Lentils healthy benefits Ayurveda
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Ever since man began to work the fields they have belonged to the five useful plants. In India, more than 50 varieties are known. All are high in protein and zinc and are essential for the vegetarian diet. They are also very economical and ideal for making creamed vegetables, curries, dahl, fillings for cr\u00eapes, side dishes or the well known winter lentil stews with potatoes and spicy sausage. Lentils are easier to digest than beans or peas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Varieties of<\/b> lentils, a palette of color<\/b>
Red lentils: small, peeled, cook to a very soft texture
Puy lentils: green lentils
Beluga lentils: small and black like caviar
Yellow lentils<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preparation<\/b> <\/b>
Soak the lentils before cooking (you don\u2019t need to with red and yellow lentils). Throw out the water after soaking.
Cooking time varies depending on the size of the lentils:
Red and yellow lentils: about 10 minutes
Puy lentils: about 20 – 30 minutes
Larger lentils: 50 – 60 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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