Legumes And Lentils Names in English Hindi Malayalam with pictures

There are many types of Legumes or Lentils, but these are the ones you’ll most often come across. In general, 1 cup dried beans yields around 3 cups cooked beans.

Lentils, like beans, chickpeas, and fava beans, are a type of pulse. The edible seeds of legumes are referred to as “pulses.”

Legumes and Lentils are a Healthy Choice

Beans and legumes provide a multitude of health benefits, including lowering cholesterol, lowering blood sugar, and promoting good bacteria in the stomach.

For vegetarians looking to lose weight, lower cholesterol, or manage diabetes, lentils can be an important part of a healthy eating plan.

• Lentils are high in dietary fibre and protein. They are good source of pottassium, iron and folate.
• They can also be used as a vegetarian protein source in place of meat. In Canada’s Food Guide, lentils are classified as Meat and Alternatives food group.
• Dried Legumes and Lentils have no sodium.

How To Choose Lentils

Lentils are available in a range of sizes, from extra-small to large. We have listed below the most commonly found lentils on grocery store shelves.

Dried lentils are generally less expensive than canned lentils. Canned lentils, on the other hand, are still a good buy and can save you a lot of time. Simply open the can, rinse it for a few minutes, and then add it to your dish.

Split lentils cook faster than whole lentils, making them ideal for soup thickening, curries, and purees, but whole lentils are better for salads where texture is preferred.

How To Store Legumes and Lentils

Dried beans can be stored for up to a year in a dark, cool pantry. Store them in an airtight container if you buy them in bulk. After a year, the amount of time it takes to cook your lentils will increase, while the quality of your lentils will decrease.

Before You Start

Pulses are available in 3 varieties. The seed coat of split lentils has been removed, and the inner part of the lentil, called the cotyledon, has been split in two.

• Whole pulses with the skin intact, “Sabut” is a Hindi word and it is used for lentils which are whole
• Split pulses with the skin, Dhuli”, is another Hindi word and it is used for split and skinned lentils
• Split pulses without the skin, popularly known as “Dal” or “Dahl”

Here you can find the names of lentils and legumes in English, Hindi, and other languages. This is a table-formatted list of names that is updated on a regular basis. To make it easier to find and read, you can sort it by any column.

More Legumes and Lentils Recipes

• Lentil Fritters – Parippu Vada