Lentil Cookbook

The small ingredient that packs a super-sized nutritionalpunch, the humble lentil is a superfood that is endlesslyversatile. It can lend itself to all kinds of dishes, from spicysoups and dhals to substantial meat curries and succulentfish dishes. It can be used to thicken casseroles, addsubstance to salads, and made into herby patties andballs. This book contains a wonderful selection of recipesfrom around the world, including Lentils with Greek Rice,Stuffed Roast Turkey with Lentils, and Grilled Mackerelwith Spicy Dhal. With a guide to all the different typesof lentils available and how to cook and enjoy them,the book is a must for every healthy kitchen bookshelf.• A complete illustrated guide to the many differenttypes of lentils and how to cook them in soups, dhals,casseroles, curries, patties and roasts• Features a guide to the main varieties available,including red, yellow, brown, green and Puy lentils,as well as split Bengal gram and split mung beans• Recipes include Country Lentil Soup, Creamy Red LentilDhal, Lentil Fritters, Chicken, Lentil and Root VegetableCasserole, Lamb with Lentils and Apricots, and Haddockwith Spicy Puy Lentils