Lentils are a member of the legume family. They are harvested from pods. Lentils are rich in protein, cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber, iron and folic acid. They are good source of protein in a vegetarian diet.
Featured Video: Lentil Vegetable Soup
Manjula of http://www.manjulaskitchen.com/ walks you through this lentil soup recipe. The recipe calls for garam masala, a mixture of spices that you can make yourself or by from an international market or commercial spice provider like http://www.penzeys.com/. Manjula prepares this recipe using a pressure cooker to save time. You can cook this soup without a pressure cooker, it will just take a bit longer.
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Fast Facts
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No need to pre-soak
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1 cup dry=2 1/2 cups cooked
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Found in Egyptian tombs dating to 2400 BC
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Traditional Italian New Year's Eve dish
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Latin word for lentil is "lens"
