Lentils are an easy-to-prepare, versatile, and nutritious ingredient.Lentils are pulses that are part of the legume family. The two most common and popular lentils are the red lentils and green lentils. Red lentils are usually available split. As compared to other lentils, they tend to cook faster, in no more than 30 minutes. They have a sweet and nutty flavor and they tend to be quite tender after cooking often unable to retain its shape. Green lentils have a glossy exterior and a robust peppery flavor, a flavor that can be described as more earthy. They are usually available as whole and can be sprouted and added to salads raw. When cooking, they take longer to cook, more than 45 minutes. They also tend to keep a firm texture after cooking.
Lentils are pulses that are part of the legume family. The lentil plant has lens-shaped seeds that grow two seeds in a pod. In fact, the modern lens is named for lentils. Lens is the Latin name for lentils.
Yellow gram like other lentils and pulses is a good source of protein and dietary fibre. It is low in fat and rich in B complex vitamins, calcium and potassium. It is free from heaviness and flatulence, which are associated with other pulses.
