Is daal (Indian lentil soup) is a high carb food?!
Answers: How much carbs are there in a bowl?
They do have carbs, but it's complex carbs (the good kind) that don't burn up quickly. Lentils also have a good amount of fiber.
For 1 cup of uncooked lentils (from the USDA):
Energy kcal 82
Protein g 6.90
Total lipid (fat) g 0.42
Carbohydrate, g 17.05