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.
Nutritionally, lentils are an excellent source of folate and a good source of fiber, protein, iron, and potassium. One of the advantages of lentils over dry beans is that they require no soaking and cook in 5 to 30 minutes, depending on the variety and desired doneness. Three common varieties of lentils are shown above and described here, but there are other varieties, too, including yellow, green, and black lentils.