Retail – East End BROWN LENTIL 500g

Description

E.E. Brown Lentil 500 g, an easy, fast cooking pulse for busy kitchens.

A single 500 g retail pack of whole brown lentils from East End Foods of Birmingham, also known as sabut masoor. This handy size suits smaller households and everyday cooking, and brown lentils are among the most forgiving pulses to work with since they need no lengthy soaking. They bring a mild, earthy taste and a gentle bite to all sorts of dishes.

Key Features

• Convenient 500 g retail pack, right for family meals
• Quick to cook with no overnight soak needed
• Keeps a pleasant bite, ideal for dal, soups, salads and curries
• Naturally high in plant protein and fibre (verify nutrition on pack)
• Stores well in the cupboard for whenever you need them

Cooking and Uses: Rinse the lentils under cold water, then simmer in fresh water until tender, usually around 20 to 30 minutes. There is no need to soak, though a short soak does no harm. Use them for masoor dal, thick warming soups, cooked salads, curries and vegetable stews, or simmer them softer for a comforting dal.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place and reseal the pack after opening. Cooked lentils keep in the fridge for a few days and freeze nicely.