Since then, many more women in both the Democratic and Republican parties have campaigned for the Senate, and several have been elected. Twenty are currently serving in the 114th Congress (2015â16). In 2016, a record 15 women were their party's nominee for Senate, with 12 being truly competitive.
Substitutes: French green lentils (considered better) OR yellow lentils OR red lentils (smaller, take less time to cook). channa dal = chana dal = gram dal Notes: With their sweet and nutty flavor, these are the most popular dal in India.
Salt the lentils: Lentils are cooked as soon as they are tender and no longer crunchy. Older lentils may take longer to cook and shed their outer skins as they cook. Strain the lentils and remove the bay leaf, if used. Return the lentils to the pan and stir in 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Taste and add additional salt as needed. Storing cooked lentils: Cooked lentils will keep refrigerated for about a week.