I was very interested to try this Organic Masoor Dal by Jiva Organics, because I love trying new and different foods and recipes. These lentils are very common in authentic Indian dishes. Cooking them is very easy. Two cups water for every one cup of lentils (just like rice) and boil. It's easy to know when they are done cooking, because they split and expand. They have a bold smell while cooking and a bold taste, making an easy and tasty meal. I like how you can use a variety of recipes with this Masoor Dal. Whether it be something simple, like adding a few spices or and authentic Indian dish with browned tomatoes and onions. I have yet to try a more complex Indian recipe, but I like the taste of these with a tiny bit of curry added. I love how much protein this Masoor Dal has! Making it a great new ingredient into our household's diet. A 2 lb bag of this Organic Masoor Dal is only $9.99 on Amazon and I encourage you to give it a try if your looking to try a new recipe with great nutrition!