4 LENTIL Recipes EVERYONE Should Know

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🔑 KEY MOMENTS:
00:00 Lentils are one of the best foods
00:19 Crunchy Indian Lentil Snack
02:24 Dal Palak (my new favorite dal)
06:23 Red Lentil Bolognese (1000+ 5-star reviews)
10:20 Meaty Lentil Tacos

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@Rachel-sv9pq Місяць тому

My mom is a notorious lentil hater but I've cooked several of the meal plan lentil recipes for her and literally just last night she said "I've always hated lentils because I thought they tasted like dirt but lately they've tasted good." You converted her! I'll have to try some of these next!

@RainbowPlantLife Місяць тому

This is so lovely to hear! I love when you can convince someone that they don't actually hate a certain ingredient...they just haven't find the right method or recipe. So happy you and your mom have been enjoying the lentil recipes in the meal plan!!

@beverlyheinritz5294 Місяць тому

I agree with mom. I always thought lentils taste like dirt. I have obviously been eating lentils cooked by restaurants that don’t know how to make them. The first recipe I found that I liked was posted on UKposts by someone who said she and her husband did not like lentils but loved this soup. That was the recipe for me. All of these recipes look delicious with layers of flavor added. I may go first with the bolognese.

@lisetteem588 17 днів тому

that's great. lentils are so healthy. I made some little lentil balls that tasted like greek me*tballs. im veg so.. it's borderline for me..

@cwgu4693 Місяць тому

The lentil bolognese is OUTRAGEOUS. I've made it at least 30 times from your cookbook. The wine and whole tube of tomato paste technique is next level.

@RainbowPlantLife Місяць тому

Right? Those techniques just take it to the next level. Thanks for sharing!

@nancywaller2907 Місяць тому

Seconding this! I've made it a bunch and for nonveggie guests and they love it

@DiegoPerez-mb8bs Місяць тому

Do you think the tomato paste could be replaced by reduced, precooked tomatoes?@@RainbowPlantLife

@WiseMindNutrition Місяць тому

We want to try this also!

@tiffanyrankin9059 Місяць тому

This is the best vegetarian/vegan bolognese I have ever cooked. I make a huge batch & freeze it into containers that hold 2 portions each, so they're ready for weeknight dinners. This, with a rocket (arugula) & parmesan salad, is fantstic.

@aviapoIis Місяць тому

I am so glad that channels like this also exists in the internet!❤

@Elynnewith2N Місяць тому

I don’t disagree but…what do you mean by “like this”?

@Peridot07 Місяць тому

@@Elynnewith2NI’ve been watching YT since 2008 and back than videos were more content based and meaningful unlike today’s video

@jababygirl03 Місяць тому

Ma’am we need to talk come here …………… I just made the bolognese with the wine and really cook in layers as you described in your recipe. Let me tell you, I’m so proud of myself and this sauce taste so good. Idk if because of the caramelizing of the onion, paste and wine but it was just perfect amount of sweet. Now I’m still cooking currently, I like how thick your was so I’m going to keep cooking but thank you. Thank you for sharing and I will be drilling around to help with having some good meal prep

@RainbowPlantLife Місяць тому

☺i'm so glad you are loving the layered flavors in the bolognese sauce! the sauce (without the pasta) freezes great so you can keep leftovers on hand :)

@diana1833 Місяць тому

never clicked so fast on a video

@blue-fj9ky Місяць тому

People say "but what do you eat?" and "how do you get your protein? 😄 Mung, chana, masoor, urad, toor, brown, french...some lentils I regularly enjoy! Thank you for more great recipe ideas. And kudos on your outstanding videography. Those clear close-ups of the food are great!

@benda777nba Місяць тому

I saw this video pop up but my Saturday mornings are so busy...finally after mowing grass I sat outside and watched this video loving life...I'm so excited to try these plus happy to say I purchased your book Nisha!

@deborahh3019 Місяць тому

Until yesterday when I watched this video, recipes for Lentil Bolognese never really sounded good to me. I'm so glad I gave yours a try! This dish is a new obsession with my family. It seems decadent but is incredibly healthy. Thanks so much for sharing your creative gifts with your viewers.

@mauimarcus Місяць тому

These all look fantastic! I really look forward to your new vids, and sometimes binge-watching older ones. Thanks for what you do.

@MoveWithNicole Місяць тому

All these recipes look delicious! I can't wait to try all of them! 😍

@kaateeh Місяць тому

Hey Nisha! I am madly in love with your style of cooking. Not everything is for me, but most of it, and I still use your instapot cookbook frequently. I remember you made a little cookbooks as well: The Mezzo one, and the Salads one. Have you made more of them? I just can't watch all your videos again :D Thank you so much for all you do, and I can't wait for your new cookbook!

@taylorbrooke3310 13 днів тому

This is also my second video watched of yours and I love them and your recipe ideas!!! They are so practical, yummy looking, plant based healthy easy meals that are much like my own cooking. Thank you for the ideas and for your wholesome videos! 🙏

@rollingthunderagain 18 днів тому

Thank you so much for going into detail on things like knife skills, the coconut oil shimmering, and the mustard seeds popping. These pieces of knowledge are treasure for a beginner cook. I'm so excited to try these recipes!

@plauditecives Місяць тому

You always remind me that I need to get off my duff and make more of an effort to vary my plant-based diet. I have no excuses either, as I live in Toronto, and have access to a wide range of ingredients. Curry leaves (which I love) are available at the Sri Lankan grocer near me, as is every type of spice. I really recommend the porcini powder you suggested -- it adds so much flavour. I grind my own from the large bag of dried porcini I buy from an Italian-food shop here in Toronto. I love all the dishes you prepare!

@lauriefuda 15 днів тому

I was wondering whether or not you could grind up dried porcinis to make a powder? I've never seen the powder anywhere although I know I could find it online or possibly at the Indian grocery store that I found the curry leaves in, but the problem is they often sell in bulk, or in really big bags and it's just me and my husband. I like buying dried morel mushrooms as well-the stock they make is amazing! Then we use the reconstituted mushrooms and put them in the food processor with some fresh mushrooms and it's really good. Thanks for your tips.

@hcc792 Місяць тому

Nisha’s recipes are always incredible, even my first attempt at each recipe tastes amazing…then the more times I make it, the faster I get and the better I seem to do with the taste! Only speaking for myself, cooking takes practice, and I’ve gotten more confident in the kitchen thanks to Rainbow Plant life. It’s actually fun to cook now…cause my food actually tastes good now! Thanks Nisha!

@RainbowPlantLife Місяць тому

This means so much to me! I am so delighted that my recipes and content have helped you feel confident in the kitchen and that you enjoy your food so much! 🥰

@Artncraft05 Місяць тому

I love how you added whole spinach leaves, I am used to chop them fine in paalak daal but now want to try it your way ❤ I’m a new subscriber and loving your modern way of Indian vegetarian cooking, very therapeutic content !

@christinelachance Місяць тому

Yes! I've been looking for more lentil recipes. Such great timing!

@spoudaois4535 Місяць тому

I love lentils. They are satisfying and make one feel so good inside.

@anndhupelia8175 Місяць тому

Sending a big “Thank You” from Australia Nisha! I LOVE your recipes and your sense of humour.🙏🌹

@dawnkeckley7502 Місяць тому

Tolerance of heat/spice can be hereditary, but it’s simply a trait that depends on the number of heat receptors in your mouth. Spicy foods contain a chemical called capsaicin, which activates a receptor found in your mouth and on your tongue called a TRPV1 receptor. There is some variation in the sensitivity of these receptors, and even the amount of them, from person to person. Birds lack these completely.

@SiddhisvariBulloch Місяць тому

Think I will be trying all of these recipes. Thank you!!

@Cupcake6907 Місяць тому

Thank you so much for sharing your recipes! I’m so excited to try them soon!

@nickcarneyphotography Місяць тому

I just made the lentil bolognese last night! It’s a steady part of our cooking rotation. So simple and delicious.

@katielouise210 Місяць тому

all of these recipes look amazing, nisha!!! makes me even more excited for your cookbook

@Melissa.Garrett Місяць тому

Thank you, Nisha, you’ve inspired me to try new recipes again! I used to love experimenting, but recently life has been so stressful that I’ve been falling back on the same tried-and-true recipes in constant rotation. Now I want to get cooking again. 😄

@RainbowPlantLife Місяць тому

Hi Melissa! I totally get that, it even happens to me from time to time. I’m honored these recipes are sparking that desire to get back in the kitchen though!

@jackiecuba3414 Місяць тому

Nisha, you already know I'll be making all of these recipes like I always do with every video you post haha. I've actually made the Bolognese twice before and it was soooo good! That taco meat is restaurant worthy. Yum!

@davidsthoughts60 Місяць тому

I'm saving this one. I love lentils and love your recipes.

@dorianrecord8200 Місяць тому

I have just recently discovered the wholesome and hearty magic of lentils and I can’t WAIT for these recipes!! Thank you Nisha for always reading my mind and showing us the best and most creative yet nutritious recipes!! 🌱❤

@RainbowPlantLife Місяць тому

Welcome to the fabulous world of lentils 🥳 hope you’ll love these recipes!

@WiseMindNutrition Місяць тому

These all look so amazing! Also love the cooking tips along the way. Such an accessible way to learn how to create new meals in the kitchen :)

@vidyasamaroo5783 Місяць тому

These recipes look mouthwatering good. Thank you. I am definitely trying to all of these.

@alinapastor6674 19 днів тому

Thank you so much for these healthy and yummy recipes . Greetings for Romania 🥰

@janpeaver12 3 дні тому

I have made 3 of 4 recipes (haven't doen the tacos yet). The other three are amazing! The bolognese tasted exactly like a high end italian restaurant version, the snack mix has been added to my every day salad lunch and the dal palak. And let's talk about the Dal palak! I didn't make your dal because I love the dhal recipe that I use (and I already had it in the freezer). But normally I serve the dhal over rice. So your recipe has the dhal has the base with the palak on top then the lentil snack crunch. It is AMAZING! Truly everything you describe here! Thank you, thank you!!

@peaceinwandering Місяць тому

Can’t wait to try the lentil taco meat and those tacos look amazing! All the components you prep up look so good and inspire me a lot. Esp the use of whole foods like cabbage and omega 3s from the walnuts 💯

@RainbowPlantLife Місяць тому

Doesn’t it feel amazing when you can make something super delicious like tacos and still get in those health benefits?!❤

@gemmahilton2236 Місяць тому

Making your lentil bolognaise and it’s amazing. So much better than any recipe I’ve tried for it in the past ❤

@jbw53191 Місяць тому

Wow. You are just knocking it out of the ballpark! Thank you for your work

@RainbowPlantLife Місяць тому

That's very kind of you to say!

@arunakamala23 Місяць тому

Omg Nisha these recipes are outstanding. I’m drooling. 🤤

@nancywhite2014 Місяць тому

Thanks Nisha! These look fantastic! I have your instant pot vegan cookbook and am looking forward to the new book release!😋😋😋😋😋

@welcometothemanfamily4435 Місяць тому

Dal was ALWAYS my favourite food growing up with a Sikh mum, now my mum has sadly passed but I often make a red lentil Dal it's comfort food at its finest. Plus my 5 year old loves it too ❤

@RainbowPlantLife Місяць тому

I'm sorry to hear about your mom's passing :( I hope you find happy memories of her and joy when you make red lentil dal. Lots of love!

@Reb1111 9 днів тому

I made this today and am so glad I did. This Dal Palak tasted fantastic, although I didn't have curry leaves but will try to get my hands on them for next time. Also, my partner approved, which meant a lot! Definitely going into my weekly meal rotation. Thank you!

@elixirdelatierra Місяць тому

I looove lentils, and all these recipes look delicious, I can't wait to try them (obsessed with your red lentil curry btw, I make it almost every week haha). Love the new edit on this one. Love from Spain! 🧡

@anji3537 25 днів тому

Love all the recipes also in Spain 🇪🇸 is there a Spanish equivalent of atta flour here?

@donnapastuszak8335 Місяць тому

I made the Red Lentil Bolognese tonight and it was amazing! This will definitely be a go to recipe!

@mcgn5325 Місяць тому

Lentil lover here 👋 thank you for those recipes! Will definitely try 💚

@MP-ep9ur 8 днів тому

❤️❤️❤️ Love your Channel, love your style, love your recipes, you have a gift …. Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

@susanneaggerholm2171 Місяць тому

I cannot wait to make these recipes. The Bolognese sounds amazing. Thank you for some absolutely delicious recipes 😊

@saloniv85 Місяць тому

Nisha, you can cook the dal in the instant pot for 8 mins rather than stove cooking for 30 mins. Plus you dont need to stir or baby sit it. More time and effort efficient!

@kerry8461 Місяць тому

If you have an Instant Pot you should check out Nisha’s Instant Pot cookbook. It’s probably my most used cookbook, it’s so good.

@dyutibaxi6659 Місяць тому

Lentils and beans can be cooked in a pressure cooker, saving time and nutrients

@lizt2361 Місяць тому

thanks only cook with instapot these days

@rhondasedillo4612 Місяць тому

@@kerry8461 I have that one and love it!

@marykaren7542 Місяць тому

These recipes look amazing! Thanks!

@endlesssmile8905 Місяць тому

"Nothing is too spicy for me." 😂

@suzettesmith2075 Місяць тому

I'm going to have to try lentils for meat replacer. Thank you for sharing

@danielvanrooyen2785 Місяць тому

Great fan of your approach. And recipes... As for myself: I love lentils! HAve my own quick, easy, simple lentil dishes:)

@Ashweee223 22 дні тому

I just made the bolognese and it was absolutely FABULOUS! I'm not vegan, but I have been reducing my meat consumption significantly, and your recipes have made it so easy! Your chickpea curry is also out of this world. Thank you for sharing these wonderful recipes with us, Nisha!

@lilaluna8922 Місяць тому

Thank you so much for your amazing recepies. Even though I usually just use them as inspiration they have heavily influenced my cooking, especially Indian food. Lentil bolognese is one of my favorite dishes and I'll definitely try adding some balsamic vinegar next time but wouldn't want to miss some celery and carrots in it.

@msKita43 Місяць тому

I live right down the street from an Indian grocery store. Definitely going to go in and search for the curry leaves.

@kwimms Місяць тому

Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your amazing cooking skills!

@chandaharkins4418 Місяць тому

The term "baby mouth" has become part of my vernacular. 🤣 I am definitely a weenie. These recipes look amazing!

@roninbadger7750 Місяць тому

my Bolognese includes chickpeas, coarse ground and mushrooms, fresh and dried. I found they add that bit more which is nice.

@marietoby1394 Місяць тому

Loving your expert tip added here and there aka lentils not breaking down as well in acidic cooking environments… 😊

@positiveme4063 Місяць тому

Ohhhh i am so glad i saw this video. These recipes are perfect for me .. yummmmm

@gregakal556 Місяць тому

Your bolognese recipe has become a staple in my family.

@surabhiagrawal8469 Місяць тому

Everything looks really delicious!!! Also if anyone is looking for an authentic north indian lentil recipie, we generally dont use mustard seeds and curry leaves in there. Those ingredients are more used in south indian recipies.

@MatthewRobinson-tt8mh Місяць тому

Thank you so much for the recipe 🌹

@LauraBriquet Місяць тому

Notification and click, I love your recipes!!!!!

@RainbowPlantLife Місяць тому

☺️☺️☺️

@filofteia1 Місяць тому

Amazing recipes. Keep up the good work, very good presentation

@davefleury2583 Місяць тому

Have you ever made a video about how you make your veggie stock? That looks so amazing! Store bought veggie stock is so sad.

@itskadimusic Місяць тому

I definitely wanna try the taco and Dhal recipe xD The lentil bolognese is one of my faves!

@RainbowPlantLife Місяць тому

Hope you’ll love them just as much as the bolognese!

@RSun-vc6th 17 днів тому

Yumm. I have made the dhal and bolognese within the last couple of weeks - they are both delicious. Love it, thank you.

@venice9438 21 день тому

This is a really excellent video. I'm going to make the first one.

@ldp7090 Місяць тому

other than lentil soup i havent been exposed to them much in the US i cooked mujadara once (first and only time i cooked lentils so far) and it was so good. ive always wanted to learn more lentil recipes so thank you !!

@carrie1163 Місяць тому

Wow! I just made the Crunchy Indian Lentil Snack.... and omgoodness, it's so good, even my picky husband loved it! I'm so glad I quadrupled the ingredients because this isn't going to last very long! Thank you! :)

@RainbowPlantLife Місяць тому

Wow, that was fast! Lucky you and your husband 🤤 Happy you’re both loving it!

@manelgamaeathige6857 Місяць тому

Thanks Nisha, lovely recipes.❤️

@winealittlebitmore Місяць тому

I LOVE lentils! I cannot wait to try all od them! I love hiw yoy showed the versatility of lentils! Are all 4 in your new cookbook? ❤

@RainbowPlantLife Місяць тому

Lentils really are so versatile! my only regret is that I didn’t get to show more recipes in this video lol. None of these particular recipes are in my cookbook, but of course, there are lots of delicious lentil recipes in the book - mostly brand new!

@winealittlebitmore Місяць тому

@@RainbowPlantLife We NEED more lentil recipes! We won't survive without them! Haha! (Kidding, sorta but seriously!) The recipe where you whisk the softened lentils, I never realized you could do that to break them up.

@StorytimewithSai Місяць тому

Thank you for sharing these recipes 🥰 looks delicious!

@shunwilliams6180 Місяць тому

Amazing thank you so much for sharing ❤❤❤

@charlottemimi1539 Місяць тому

Love this . Thank you so much x

@lsmiii Місяць тому

These recipes are so complicated, but look equally delicious. I wish you'd get with a manufacturer and do premade meal kits.

@plankface Місяць тому

Yes!! I’m gonna try all these and make lentils my friend. 🌈

@janecraftswhen...8115 Місяць тому

Crunchy snack is superb, a bit too salty for my taste and I will reduce the oil next time but there will be many next times. Thank you for sharing.

@IAmVegan-un9ss Місяць тому

Oh I love all kinds of soups thanks for the video

@gergelynagy874 Місяць тому

I can't tell you how grareful I am for these videos and how much you helped me to improve my cooking. Thanks a lot!

@RainbowPlantLife Місяць тому

Oh that makes me SO happy to hear!🥰

@susannefitzpatrick9955 Місяць тому

You are such a fantastic cook, I’m amazed you’ve not been picked up by the Food Network and found fame and fortune! Am constantly amazed how many different recipes you invent which, although not vegetarian myself, helps me do 3 days of vegetarian meals per week and just 4 days where we eat meat/poultry/fish and this is much more economical. I’d love you to devise a recipe using pearl barley - a nice warming stew would be great!!! Thank you. x

@lauriefuda 15 днів тому

I made the crunchy Indian Lentil snack and it was good but very crunchy (I might have over cooked it a little). I put it in some yogurt (sorry, it wasn't vegan, but obviously you can use vegan yogurt) and added a touch of maple syrup and it was great. Then last night I made the Dal Palak using some red lentils I had and it also came out very good-I put the crunch mix on top. I found an Indian Grocery store and bought frozen curry leaves because their fresh ones didn't look all that fresh and they worked fine. Plus I figured now I have them for later uses. Looking forward to making the other two recipes plus the Vegan Crunchwrap Supreme as well. Thanks! I recommend you to my friends ALL OF THE TIME!!!

@MsDurga123 29 днів тому

Love your recipes and tried few of them already. One suggestion: instead of using whole curry leaves try chopping them and then add to the warm oil it not only gives out aroma but also releases oil from the leaves and guess what you can eat them too. They are good for you. Happy cooking!!!

@gloriaf6971 Місяць тому

I love Indian food. The spices are so good. The onions, garlic and ginger add so much good flavor to the food. Indian food is the best!!!

@superNowornever Місяць тому

I've now made all these dishes as written (shown) which is very rare for me 😄 and I am so surprised and delighted how delicious they all are! I had bought a bag of curry leaves at the Indian grocer up the street, hoping to find a way to use them and voila! Everything else is a food I usually have on hand. Fabulous set of recipes! (OK full disclosure, I did add some cumin seeds to the slaw for the tacos ;) )

@RainbowPlantLife 25 днів тому

That’s so nice to hear! I’m so happy you loved all the recipes and were able to get curry leaves. Love the addition of cumin seeds to the slaw. Did you toast them first? Grind them? Thanks for sharing!

@benda777nba Місяць тому

MMM I just enjoyed the spinach dal recipe. I made the lentils Friday and the dal on Saturday (but forgot to buy spinach so used cabbage instead) but as today was Easter had to visit familly for a heavy meal. Fortunately back at my house I finally warmed up both foods and said oh wow! I didn't put the chilies even though I have lots leftover from making guajillo sauce lol and wonder if it would be better if I had added but oh well this will be my lunch or dinner rest of week! Thanks fam.

@mordybarnett5043 Місяць тому

This is awesome, everything looks delicious

@chrishicks2977 17 днів тому

Everything looks delicious, can't wait to try them.

@marys5207 28 днів тому

My husband is looking for a spice caddy just like the one you have. Can you tell me how I can get one. Love your recipes. Thanks, Mary

@LS-mi4pg Місяць тому

i'm so excited for your book!!

@Rahel8811 Місяць тому

These look so good oh wow 🤩 thank you❤

@cara7356 Місяць тому

Making this now! ALL your recipes have been next level. I just Fed-exd my son 2 jars of the "Indian Chex Mix" it was and continues to be SOOOO delicious! FYI, the PDF version of the Red Lentil Bolognese is missing instructions on what to do with the walnuts.

@RainbowPlantLife Місяць тому

Oh that's so sweet to hear! As for the walnuts, they're listed in step 6 of the bolognese recipe - to add them in with the walnuts. Let me know if you don't see that on your end though!

@icookconnect Місяць тому

We LOVE lentils! Thank you for sharing!

@cynthiabrown5456 Місяць тому

Wonderful! Congrats on the new cookbook! Any tips on prepping the lentils for the recipes in the IP so they won't be too fully cooked? It's RPL's fault that I am completely dependent on my Instant Pot now. ;)

@zsuzsimccluskie8047 2 дні тому

I love the bolognese recipe. Do you have any recommendations for substituting the walnuts that helps achieve similar texture and flavour? My husband's allergic to nuts, so any alternative other than nuts would be welcome. Thanks

@TheMughes Місяць тому

Lentils are my favourite thing! Could you use canned green lentils in the lentil snack, to make it even easier?

@AndyRiot Місяць тому

So creative and inspiring! Amazing content. Thank you!

@perle13930 Місяць тому

I adore lentils, i live in France, here we cook them then add onions, bacon, and small chopped pieces of cos salade and cook. Yum

@solisluna1 Місяць тому

This is such a random question, but where did you get your colander??? Can't wait to try these recipes!! Adding some things to my grocery list immediately

@zednone8768 Місяць тому

For red wine in the bolognese sauce, you can use pomegranate juice or red wine vinegar mixed with a little agave or fine sugar. It will give you that extra flavor that wine imparts.

@SolangeWaithe Місяць тому

I was looking for any comments that asked about balsamic vinegar instead of the wine. I think that the sugar would be unnecessary in that case, right? @zednone8768

@amazoncharlie5087 Місяць тому

I LOVE your channel, going to make the lentil bolognaise for my husband (who doesn't think a bolognaise can be good if it doesn't contain meat), although I won't be telling him it''s vegan until after he's eaten it and told me how good it is - I might even add some mushrooms. Can't wait!