by partysugar

I have a confession to make: I used to be afraid of cooking beans. I was incredibly nervous about the soaking overnight thing and always wanted to make a bean recipe in a specific moment for a certain need, usually when I did not have the time or patience to soak anything overnight. I got over all of this quite quickly when I realized that lentils (which happen to be one of my favorite beans) don't have to be soaked for the requisite 24 hours. I immediately started to experiment with lentils in the kitchen and found that they are a hearty dish to make for vegetarians, great for enhancing salads and awesome at thickening soups. Tonight's version has Indian flavorings and when served over rice - which cooks in the same amount of time as the lentils - will make a delicious and healthy dinner. Get the recipe, read more