Retail – HEERA RED SPLIT LENTILS – 500gm

Description

Heera Red Split Lentils 500g, a quick cooking pulse for dals and soups.

Red split lentils, also known as masoor dal, are a store cupboard favourite for their speed and soft texture. This 500g bag is a single retail pack, ideal for households cooking dal, soup or a hearty side. They need no soaking and break down into a smooth, comforting finish.

Key Features

• Quick cooking split lentils that soften in around twenty minutes
• No soaking required, so a meal comes together fast
• Natural source of plant protein and fibre (verify figures on pack)
• 500g single retail pack for everyday home cooking
• A base for dal, soups, stews and thick lentil sauces

Cooking and Uses: Rinse well, then simmer with two to three parts water until soft and almost porridge like. Season with salt, turmeric and cumin, and finish with a garlic and onion tarka for a classic dal. They also thicken soups and stews, or bind lentil patties. Stir now and then so they do not catch.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, keep in an airtight container and use within a reasonable time for the best texture.

A: No, red split lentils cook quickly straight from the bag after a good rinse. Q: Are they the same as masoor dal? A: Yes, red split lentils are commonly sold as masoor dal. Q: How many servings in 500g? A: Roughly four to six portions, depending on the recipe. Q: Who makes it? A: Heera is a UK South Asian food brand owned by P&B Foods.

About the brand: Heera is a long established UK South Asian food brand owned by P&B Foods, which began in Bradford around 1970. The range is a familiar sight in British kitchens and grocery shops, known for everyday staples such as pulses, flours, spices and store cupboard basics.