During a month of pretty strict vegetarianism back in January, I searched
high and low for meatless recipes that my diabetic, meat-eating father
would also like. Luckily, we both love spicy Indian food.
Also
lucky for us, India is known for some pretty wonderful spicy lentil
dishes. This makes sense considering that the country produces half the
world's lentils.
Lentils are high in fiber, both soluble and
insoluble, and packed with minerals and vitamins like potassium,
magnesium, and folate. These little legumes have also been shown to lower
cholesterol, reduce heart disease, and decrease the risk of becoming
overweight or diabetic.
