I don't recommend using a different type of lentil in this recipe, as green and brown lentils take longer to cook when compared to red lentils. (detoxinista.com)
Just boil around 2 cups of lentils with double the water and around 1 tbsp of cumin, for ~ 25 min. (judygoesgreen.com)
I like to eat a simple bowl of lentil soup with a salad, which keeps me full for hours without draining my brain power. (entrepreneur.com)