Can I substitute a sturdier lentil in this recipe? French/black?

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Bengali Orange Lentils with Cilantro and Tomatoes
Recipe question for: Bengali Orange Lentils with Cilantro and Tomatoes

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ChefJune
ChefJune April 27, 2017
I don't know what the author would say, but I would counsel against it. Orange lentils a quite a bit different - more delicate - than the sturdier lentils.
 
hchambers86
hchambers86 April 27, 2017
Thanks June! Was thinking of doing 1/2 orange 1/2 green to make it a bit toothier (I prefer it), but agree!
 
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