After the skin is removed, the red lentils are split -- that is, cut down the middle rather than kept whole. The process of splitting is lengthy and it takes 18 long hours of preparation before ...

From hardy green, black, and brown lentils to fall-apart red and yellow varieties ... or served alongside a whole roast chicken or pork rib roast. If cooked for longer, they'll get softer ...

If you want something healthy yet tasty to make for lunch this week, try this protein-packed beluga lentil salad ...

Her go-to tadka for a red lentil dal included onions (or shallots ... butter or oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, then add whole spices and fry for 1 minute, or until they start to sizzle.