Thanks for trying it out, I'm really happy you liked it! It really is so simple to make and it has such an insanely deep amount of flavor for the few ingredients in it. Glad you enjoyed it!
Then you'll absolutely love this one, it's so simple and delicious. It's also really light because there's no dairy! Let me know how it turns out and if you take any photos, then tag me on Instagram!
My Egyptian Aunt's legendary lentil soup vegetables include - one onion, one tomato, one carrot, one potato and one celery stick. Cumin and garlic. Never been beaten 😋
found your page via reddit, great write up and video production! I cant wait to try this. Just a small production tip, for the shots where you are rotating around the dish, its easier to put the camera on a tripod and rotate the dish instead of the camera (thats how many macro product shots are done). A lazy susan works well for this! You can get curved sliders or little dollies that will do curves as well but lazy susan is the cheapest option. keep up the great work!
Thank you! I'm still learning a lot but it's good fun to see how each video advances from the rest, I just got a new mic and so can't wait to see how the audio sounds next time around. I've got a lazy Susan and a cake stand so will see which one gives me smoother motion, just need to figure out how I can make them look nicer as they both are a bit ugly. Thanks for the tip!
I made this for dinner a couple of nights ago, and it disappeared. I have one small portion left in the freeaer for me some night when I'm on my own. This was a massive hit in my family... and no one but me likes lentils. Thanks for this recipe!
I absolutely love this soup. So good on a low carb diet. Hearty, delicious, and super nutritious. Some Indian lentil recipes also mix spinach in there.
Just wanted to comment to voice my gratitude for this amazing recipe. I never thought something so simple and basic could be packing so much flavour. I used croutons for mine, and topped with roasted sweet peppers and and a dash of lemon juice. I also added a healthy dose of turmeric to mine. Not sure if it's traditional, but mine was dull colored, and I wanted it to have the same vibrant yellow as the one in the video! Anyways, this is an amazing recipe, one of the best soups I've ever had, and I mean that with complete sincerity! Thanks again!
Made this along with your Fattoush recipe for dinner tonight. It was amazing! My entire family loved it. I’ve never had so much success following someone else’s recipes before. Thanks for the great food.
My partner wanted a lentil dish, so I looked up recipes online and couldn't find anything that appealed to me. Then I remembered your channel and found this recipe. Thank you so much!! We absolutely love it 😍 From one Middle Eastern to another, bravo!!
I use 500g red lentils, onion, carrot, leek, and 2 chicken knorr stock cubes. Salt and black pepper . I do not blend the vegetables. I’m Scottish and like it that way. Can be nicer too, the next day. I soak the lentils in water overnight and strain it with tap water running til the water runs clear .
i am now addicted the the red lentil soup i have eaten at a local restaurant, so i looked on google for a recipe. so many! i came here first because of your name. so clever! after just this one recipe, i know i am going to enjoy middle eats.
made this today and it was fantastic. i know it's simple but you inspired me! loved the garlic cumin infused oil broken up with vinegar, never would have thought to do anything like that on my own. big subscribe.
i think this might be the best cooking channel on youtube. u guys should open a restaurant (or a chain of them if u can figure out how a chain does not become too corporatized).
I'll try this recipe tomorrow without the spice. After simming the soup, I'll cool down the soup and use the blender. This week I am on strict liquid diet. Thank you buddy.
My Turkish gf showed me how they do lentil soup in her household and it's very similar to this but with a few diffrences: 1) The vegetables are diced and sauted first, sort of like a sofritto. 2) instead of fresh tomatoes, use a teaspoon or so of tomato paste. 3) the aromatic oil poured over uses spices that a more traditoinally turkish, dried mint and pul biber (aleppo pepper)
Maa Shaa Allah Your channel is amazing! The soup looks so delicious. I can’t wait to try your recipe especially with the addition of the vermicelli. I prepare mine a bit different and usually top it off with thick yogurt and pomegranate seeds.
Just made the lentil soup for dinner and it was absolutely delicious. Super easy to put together and I would like to say thanks a lot for your time teaching 😜
i have been looking for a pukka Turkish lentil chorba for twenty years finally found it and it's great and so simple compared to what i have seen before thenks
Does that vermicelli stay kinda crispy or does it turn just into plain pasta texture? I was looking for something to add to my lentil soup, it does look a bit funny.
all these years...this is the best series of lentil soups I have ever had. Finally better than the restaurant. The 2 secrets make a big difference on how to layer textures and flavors
Yum, one of my favourite soups - I have to try your twist on it. I usually thicken it with potato and miss out vermicelli but will try this version too!
You could still make the potatoes with the soup and remove then before blending, then add back in when you have a smooth texture. The lentils will naturally emulsify without anything else added. Let me know how it turns out.
The whole family approves! We skipped the vermicelli and ate the soup with flat bread. But did you mean coriander or cumin with the sauteed garlic? I went with coriander since you garnished the soup with cilantro. It would probably be good with either. Oh yeah, and I used a red bell pepper instead of a roma tomato. (actually some red pepper sauce I got from an italian guy's channel) Well, I'm not good at following recipes sometimes. I did use beef bone broth instead of vegetable stock too. And shallot instead of yellow onion.
He says cumin in the video while cooking, _AND_ he wrote cumin in the video’s description for the recipe’s ingredients (as well as in point 10 in the written recipe right below the ingredient list)... that’s 3/3 times he refers to cumin - not coriander. Sooo, why would you think he meant to use coriander and not cumin? Lol. 🌚 There’s no mention of coriander at any point in the video up until the _very end_ only, where he says to only uses it as garnish - and there’s no mention of coriander up until the very last point in the written directions. He doesn’t even list coriander in the ingredients list because garnishes aren’t crucial to a recipe. I can see why you aren’t very good at following recipes haha. The use of bell pepper instead of tomatoes is crazy. 🤯
@@anti-ethniccleansing465 because at 3:42 he says "garlic and coriander concoction". You are an absolute fool. Recipes aren't a religion and he even encourages viewers to try other combinations of vegetables. I'm sure your soup would take like feces and you wouldn't know the difference.
I was searching for a lentil soup recipe and I am so glad that I came across your recipe. Your steps are so easy to follow which really helps, people like me. The soup tastes amazing.
Hi Hanna, thank you for trying and I'm happy you liked it. I always try to make my recipes easy to follow with lots of detailed steps. That way you can feel confident in knowing the details of the recipe. Hope you try some more of the dishes. Thanks!
2 other good lentil soups are scottish lentil soup (the channel "what's for tea" has a good version) since its really simple, and another is Indian Dal Tadka. I prefer the taste of Middle Eastern (like this) or Indian lentil soups since they're more flavorful but the Scottish one is pretty good too since its super simple, especially if you already have a good broth or stock handy.
Red lentil soup is our stable in winter I make it on many ways depending what I have on hand but I always finish it with freshly squizzed lemon juice like my Kurdi friend taught me 20 years ago. It's a chef's kiss, cutting through the sweetness of carrots and lentils.
Dear chef, at 3:41 you said we'll make a garlic and coriander concoction. But you added cumin powder. Or did you say "cumin" instead of "coriander'? Please advise. I have used chopped celery in my lentil soup before. What were the black seeds that you used for garnish? They looked like black sesame seeds, but you said something else.
It’s one of my favorite soups! I usually only do onions and lentils because I like the pure lentil flavor, I’ll have try your version at some point. Ps: add the fried pita bread or if you’re lazy, get some croutons from the store. The added crunch takes it to the next level
Oh my goodness Obi, I’m so impressed with how much your channel has evolved and grown over time. I’ve been a long time subscriber and have made many of your recipes. Your chicken shawarma is the go-to meal in this house when nobody can decide what to make for dinner. I accidentally deleted this recipe and came back here to redownload it into my recipe app - and I was really struck how much you’ve grown as a chef and TH-camr. Great job! And great soup as well.
I am sure this is delicious, thank you. Suggestion: add broccoli at the beginning. It combines very well with lentils and adds another layer to the taste, but not that of broccoli.
Made this with Advieh (ash) instead of straight cumin, and sauteed the veggies first in a little olive oil. Such a great recipe! Thanks for making this video!
This soup is delicious. I have tried many different vegetables in it . I've put an entire head of cabbage in it , bell peppers and squash. Literally any vegetables that are in my house that I'm not needing at the time. It's always extremely good 👍
I thought this soup was very good, I was a little unsure whether the vermicelli was boiled first then fried but I’m assuming it’s just fried then added to the soup.
I can't wait to try this. The last time I had my Palestinian friends Lentil Soup he topped the soup in my bowl with some fresh lemon juice. I was amazed what a difference it made.
Made this last night, so good! Red lentils usually = dahl for me, but this is a fantastic alternative that adds a few veggies too. I'm already excited to make it again. If any Australians are wondering where to get broken vermicelli, look for San Remo Short cut Angel Hair pasta. I found some at Coles.
Hi, I love your voice but as for the soup, not so much. There's are many better soups, stews, shepherds pies and other recipes you can make with lentils. The only taste to it was the butter, vinegar and garlic added, but those would make anything taste better. Thanks for the recipe, although not one I would do again but you do have a terrific voice :)
![ผัวเถื่อน - ยูริ โตเกียวมิวสิค [ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO ]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/P08ORRVDGl8/mqdefault.jpg)
Made this earlier, what an absolute belter and very easy to throw together, will become a staple for sure
Thanks for trying it out, I'm really happy you liked it! It really is so simple to make and it has such an insanely deep amount of flavor for the few ingredients in it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@MiddleEats And it's healthy, I can not wait to try! Thank you for your time, I really enjoyed watching.
@@MiddleEats and it is so good for us.
I always add a generous helping of parsley, lime juice and olive oil to the top. Will definitely be trying out some of your additions!!
The coriander will go great with those! Hope you like it
I absolutely love soups because they’re easy and fast to make, taste delicious and are very healthy, so I’m definitely gonna try this one out!
Then you'll absolutely love this one, it's so simple and delicious. It's also really light because there's no dairy! Let me know how it turns out and if you take any photos, then tag me on Instagram!
It's fun watching the beginning of this thanking your viewers for 1000 subscribers. Today you have 402,000. Love how you've grown!
My Egyptian Aunt's legendary lentil soup vegetables include - one onion, one tomato, one carrot, one potato and one celery stick. Cumin and garlic. Never been beaten 😋
Any salt? I wanna try this recipe out!
@@grosebud4554 Usually add 1 litre of water with 2 vegetable stock cubes, or you could use chicken stock cubes 🙏 So extra salt only if needed to taste
found your page via reddit, great write up and video production! I cant wait to try this. Just a small production tip, for the shots where you are rotating around the dish, its easier to put the camera on a tripod and rotate the dish instead of the camera (thats how many macro product shots are done). A lazy susan works well for this! You can get curved sliders or little dollies that will do curves as well but lazy susan is the cheapest option. keep up the great work!
Thank you! I'm still learning a lot but it's good fun to see how each video advances from the rest, I just got a new mic and so can't wait to see how the audio sounds next time around.
I've got a lazy Susan and a cake stand so will see which one gives me smoother motion, just need to figure out how I can make them look nicer as they both are a bit ugly. Thanks for the tip!
@@MiddleEats great! id suggest getting a circular white board or something so you dont notice the edges spinning in the background of the shot :)
I made this for dinner a couple of nights ago, and it disappeared. I have one small portion left in the freeaer for me some night when I'm on my own. This was a massive hit in my family... and no one but me likes lentils. Thanks for this recipe!
I absolutely love this soup. So good on a low carb diet. Hearty, delicious, and super nutritious. Some Indian lentil recipes also mix spinach in there.
Just made the soup for dinner woooooowwwwwwww
Yayyy! Glad you liked it!
I just realized I wasn't subscribed to your channel. I don't know how that's possible. I love your videos!
You can add cooked potatoes to this, its great.
Oh man, such a great recipe - easy and yummy!
I went for a little twist though: I added some roasted peppers as well and it was fantastic!
Just wanted to comment to voice my gratitude for this amazing recipe. I never thought something so simple and basic could be packing so much flavour.
I used croutons for mine, and topped with roasted sweet peppers and and a dash of lemon juice.
I also added a healthy dose of turmeric to mine. Not sure if it's traditional, but mine was dull colored, and I wanted it to have the same vibrant yellow as the one in the video!
Anyways, this is an amazing recipe, one of the best soups I've ever had, and I mean that with complete sincerity! Thanks again!
Fabulous. Thank you. Going to buy the lentils now.
I have found with red lentil soup
that adding just one floury potato
enhances the creaminess.
259K subscribers later..... good for you man
😊 yum looks great
I love your channel's name💯
Thank you!
I am going to try this one!
Made this along with your Fattoush recipe for dinner tonight. It was amazing! My entire family loved it. I’ve never had so much success following someone else’s recipes before. Thanks for the great food.
You had me at wall paint. Jokes aside, thanks for the video and new cuisine.
Subbed
Paint always looks like forbidden soup anyway :D. Thanks for watching and subscribing! Hope you try some of the dishes.
yummm. thanks for the video!
No problem!
My partner wanted a lentil dish, so I looked up recipes online and couldn't find anything that appealed to me. Then I remembered your channel and found this recipe. Thank you so much!! We absolutely love it 😍 From one Middle Eastern to another, bravo!!
Awesome work dude.. Just subbed and keep 'em coming :D
Thanks, I appreciate the support!
I use 500g red lentils, onion, carrot, leek, and 2 chicken knorr stock cubes. Salt and black pepper . I do not blend the vegetables. I’m Scottish and like it that way. Can be nicer too, the next day. I soak the lentils in water overnight and strain it with tap water running til the water runs clear .
You really killed it on reddit men. And im impressed you have charisma to bring it on youtube.
I love this channel and i hope it grow.
Thank you, I really appreciate it. Hope you try some of the recipes.
i am now addicted the the red lentil soup i have eaten at a local restaurant, so i looked on google for a recipe. so many! i came here first because of your name. so clever! after just this one recipe, i know i am going to enjoy middle eats.
There is this place by me that makes the most AMAZING lentil soup...I waited until I made this...it's better! Thank you! I miss this food SO much!!!
Oh love it. Also love your pots, dishes and utensils. Everything is perfection
Thank you! It's all my wife's great taste.
Yumm
made this today and it was fantastic. i know it's simple but you inspired me! loved the garlic cumin infused oil broken up with vinegar, never would have thought to do anything like that on my own. big subscribe.
Thank you for trying it, the recipe really is so much more than it would seem. I'm so glad you liked it!
I always add smoked paprika.
i think this might be the best cooking channel on youtube. u guys should open a restaurant (or a chain of them if u can figure out how a chain does not become too corporatized).
binge watching!!!!1
Thanks, I appreciate it!
I'll try this recipe tomorrow without the spice. After simming the soup, I'll cool down the soup and use the blender. This week I am on strict liquid diet. Thank you buddy.
My Turkish gf showed me how they do lentil soup in her household and it's very similar to this but with a few diffrences:
1) The vegetables are diced and sauted first, sort of like a sofritto.
2) instead of fresh tomatoes, use a teaspoon or so of tomato paste.
3) the aromatic oil poured over uses spices that a more traditoinally turkish, dried mint and pul biber (aleppo pepper)
I also put mint it's awesome!
Bro, just came across your channel and have to say your recipes, and the way you deliver the instructions is spot on. Keep up the good work!!
Thank you, I'm happy to hear that. Hope you try some of them out and you thoroughly enjoy them!
Maa Shaa Allah Your channel is amazing! The soup looks so delicious. I can’t wait to try your recipe especially with the addition of the vermicelli. I prepare mine a bit different and usually top it off with thick yogurt and pomegranate seeds.
Just made the lentil soup for dinner and it was absolutely delicious. Super easy to put together and I would like to say thanks a lot for your time teaching 😜
i have been looking for a pukka Turkish lentil chorba for twenty years finally found it and it's great and so simple compared to what i have seen before thenks
Does that vermicelli stay kinda crispy or does it turn just into plain pasta texture? I was looking for something to add to my lentil soup, it does look a bit funny.
What's the ingredient you added in the end? looks like noodles???
Try squeezing some lemons in it too.
all these years...this is the best series of lentil soups I have ever had. Finally better than the restaurant. The 2 secrets make a big difference on how to layer textures and flavors
Yum, one of my favourite soups - I have to try your twist on it. I usually thicken it with potato and miss out vermicelli but will try this version too!
You could still make the potatoes with the soup and remove then before blending, then add back in when you have a smooth texture. The lentils will naturally emulsify without anything else added. Let me know how it turns out.
This was my lunch for today ...absolutely delish..
The whole family approves! We skipped the vermicelli and ate the soup with flat bread.
But did you mean coriander or cumin with the sauteed garlic? I went with coriander since you garnished the soup with cilantro. It would probably be good with either.
Oh yeah, and I used a red bell pepper instead of a roma tomato. (actually some red pepper sauce I got from an italian guy's channel)
Well, I'm not good at following recipes sometimes. I did use beef bone broth instead of vegetable stock too. And shallot instead of yellow onion.
He says cumin in the video while cooking, _AND_ he wrote cumin in the video’s description for the recipe’s ingredients (as well as in point 10 in the written recipe right below the ingredient list)... that’s 3/3 times he refers to cumin - not coriander. Sooo, why would you think he meant to use coriander and not cumin? Lol. 🌚
There’s no mention of coriander at any point in the video up until the _very end_ only, where he says to only uses it as garnish - and there’s no mention of coriander up until the very last point in the written directions. He doesn’t even list coriander in the ingredients list because garnishes aren’t crucial to a recipe.
I can see why you aren’t very good at following recipes haha. The use of bell pepper instead of tomatoes is crazy. 🤯
@@anti-ethniccleansing465 because at 3:42 he says "garlic and coriander concoction". You are an absolute fool. Recipes aren't a religion and he even encourages viewers to try other combinations of vegetables. I'm sure your soup would take like feces and you wouldn't know the difference.
This is the best of both worlds of Indian and Western food!!
Kinda makes sense ig considering its MIDDLE eastern..
I was searching for a lentil soup recipe and I am so glad that I came across your recipe. Your steps are so easy to follow which really helps, people like me. The soup tastes amazing.
Hi Hanna, thank you for trying and I'm happy you liked it. I always try to make my recipes easy to follow with lots of detailed steps. That way you can feel confident in knowing the details of the recipe. Hope you try some more of the dishes. Thanks!
2 other good lentil soups are scottish lentil soup (the channel "what's for tea" has a good version) since its really simple, and another is Indian Dal Tadka. I prefer the taste of Middle Eastern (like this) or Indian lentil soups since they're more flavorful but the Scottish one is pretty good too since its super simple, especially if you already have a good broth or stock handy.
watching this a year later, you have 127k now, nice glow up. #goodsoup
Red lentil soup is our stable in winter I make it on many ways depending what I have on hand but I always finish it with freshly squizzed lemon juice like my Kurdi friend taught me 20 years ago. It's a chef's kiss, cutting through the sweetness of carrots and lentils.
A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil goes a long way too!
Can this be made ahead ?
i like all your videos coz i worked in Egyptian family
Dear chef, at 3:41 you said we'll make a garlic and coriander concoction. But you added cumin powder. Or did you say "cumin" instead of "coriander'? Please advise.
I have used chopped celery in my lentil soup before.
What were the black seeds that you used for garnish? They looked like black sesame seeds, but you said something else.
They are Nigella seeds
Amazing recipe! Looks good and comforting recipe. Glad I encounter this video.
Can I skip the vermicelli part?
Yes, if you don't have any then just leave it out. I'd suggest making some croutons from pitta instead to get a textural difference
In my Palestinian household, we make it this same way.. but leave out the carrots.
Nice, the carrots add just a little sweetness and go great in the soup
@@MiddleEats I am absolutely going to try it with the carrots!
It’s one of my favorite soups! I usually only do onions and lentils because I like the pure lentil flavor, I’ll have try your version at some point.
Ps: add the fried pita bread or if you’re lazy, get some croutons from the store. The added crunch takes it to the next level
Yeah the fried pitta is amazing, you could also bake it so you don't have to fry
Great soup! Though my local grocery stores here in Sweden didn't have any vermicelli, so I improvised with some risoni instead.
Yeah orzo is a great idea, it might need to cook a while longer or be pre cooked but it will give the right texture. So glad you enjoyed it!
Oh my goodness Obi, I’m so impressed with how much your channel has evolved and grown over time. I’ve been a long time subscriber and have made many of your recipes. Your chicken shawarma is the go-to meal in this house when nobody can decide what to make for dinner.
I accidentally deleted this recipe and came back here to redownload it into my recipe app - and I was really struck how much you’ve grown as a chef and TH-camr. Great job! And great soup as well.
Great video! It is even better if cooked with clarified butter :)
Carrot adds an amazing flavor to the lentils. I thinly slice garlic and fry it and pour it on top of the soup when ready to serve. Yum!
The garlic like that is a great idea, I'll have to try it.
Really nice man keep it up!! I am hungry for more. I saw you on Reddit!
Thanks, I really appreciate the support, hope you give it a try.
Made your soup yesterday, it was amazing! Thanks a lot!
No problem at all, so glad you liked it!
>>September 2020: "1000 subscriber special!"
>>2021: 99.5K subscribers
N I C E
I am sure this is delicious, thank you. Suggestion: add broccoli at the beginning. It combines very well with lentils and adds another layer to the taste, but not that of broccoli.
Made this today and it was a hit with the family, tasted so good! I’m not really a soup person but i’ll definitely be making this a lot more often
How many servings is this recipe?
4 large servings - 6-8 medium servings
Made this with Advieh (ash) instead of straight cumin, and sauteed the veggies first in a little olive oil. Such a great recipe! Thanks for making this video!
This soup is delicious.
I have tried many different vegetables in it . I've put an entire head of cabbage in it , bell peppers and squash. Literally any vegetables that are in my house that I'm not needing at the time.
It's always extremely good 👍
Any specific brands for the veggie stock cubes? Most stock cubes I've tried don't go super well with middle Eastern cuisine
How many people, foreigners- not Egyptians ( we will finish any amount of shurbet ads ) will your recipe serve ?
I thought this soup was very good, I was a little unsure whether the vermicelli was boiled first then fried but I’m assuming it’s just fried then added to the soup.
mate- this is incredible! is this your own recipe ??
I can't wait to try this. The last time I had my Palestinian friends Lentil Soup he topped the soup in my bowl with some fresh lemon juice. I was amazed what a difference it made.
What does frying the vermicelli even do? It looks like the soup just turns it back to mush
I'll definitely try this recipe!
I love the end of each video where you taste test each meal!
Best part!
Thanks
Wash your lentils for cleanliness, and then soak them to release their (and your🤭) gas
How long do you suggest we soak it for?
If I want to double or triple the recipe, how much of the spices should I use? Thanks!
I have GOT to try this recipe. Thank you very much!
sambar is the best lentil soup ever, by leaps and bounds, but this looks good.
Great content. Cant wait to try this recipe.
Is it okay if we use green lentils? And can I use a regular blender?
I lightly fried my veg including zucchini in ghee first, sweet potato not pasta, lime, chilli, mint. WOW thank you I’ll be making this again 🙏🏽❤️
I made it today without the carrot because i didnt have any carrot at home.
But - it still was very good. :)
Thank you gor the recipe :)
im making this RIGHT NOW!!!! so exciteddd. Best middleeastern food channel ever, thank you!!
making ti now, hopefully it turns out good x
Thanks bro. I'm here in Abu Dhabi and this is one of the soup of middle east I taste! Now I cook it my own 🍃🌿 - 🇵🇭❤️🇦🇪
Delicious soup. So glad I found your site. Keep up your great videos!
Yay, I'm happy you liked it. Hope you try some more recipes!
Lemon instead of vinegar, and bread crust is missing! Thanx
Very delicious well done 👍👏👏
Thank you!
Made this last night, so good! Red lentils usually = dahl for me, but this is a fantastic alternative that adds a few veggies too. I'm already excited to make it again.
If any Australians are wondering where to get broken vermicelli, look for San Remo Short cut Angel Hair pasta. I found some at Coles.
I was just thinking it's so similar to the Indian dal. It even has the 'tadka' of spices in it
Yeah each country in the middle East has distinct flavor palettes and it's easy to use 7+ spices in one dish.
The best recipe. I cooked it twice and my family loved it every time. High praising all around, all soup gone. :))
عندي فضول من وين حضرتك؟ لأن لهجتك في الإنجليزي محيرة
Very good
VERY POOR RECEIP ... IT WILL ONLY BLOW YOUR MIND ALONE
Hi, I love your voice but as for the soup, not so much. There's are many better soups, stews, shepherds pies and other recipes you can make with lentils. The only taste to it was the butter, vinegar and garlic added, but those would make anything taste better. Thanks for the recipe, although not one I would do again but you do have a terrific voice :)
1k subs and now at 200k?? Congrats!!
Is it just me of he just made some Dhal(yellow split peas)
It's obviously red lentils.