Lentils are a household favourite in Indian kitchens. These protein-packed legumes are well known for their health benefits. According to research, lentils, or dals, offer the second-highest protein-per-calorie ratio of any legume, after soybeans.
A study published as part of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) linked lentils to reduced blood pressure. If you're keen on incorporating lentils into your diet, content creator Francesca Tiegh has the perfect recipe. In a detailed video on Instagram, she demonstrates a super-easy method for preparing tasty and healthy crispy lentils.
Also Read: How To Cook Your Omelette In A Tomato Ring: Viral Recipe Wins Foodies' Approval In her caption, Francesca Tiegh called crispy lentils, “the perfect crunchy topping”. “I put them on everything but they're especially great on salads and with roasted vegetables,” she added. The ingredients required include canned or pre-cooked lentils, olive oil, salt and “other seasonings of your choice”.
To prepare crispy lentils, Francesca recommends preheating the oven to 200C/392F. After that, the lentils must be drained, before adding them to a baking tray with baking paper. Seasoning with olive oil and salt comes next.
The final few steps involve mixing “everything to ensure they are coated well. Roast in the oven for around 25 to 30 minutes, tossing them from time to time to ensure they get crispy on all sides. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about a .
