🍃 The yellow lentil (Lens culinaris) is a bushy annual legume grown for its lens-shaped seeds. Typically reaching 40 cm (16 in) tall, the seeds grow in pods, usually containing two seeds each. Lentils are one of humanity’s oldest domesticated crops, eaten as early as 9,500–13,000 years ago in the Near East.
Yellow lentils have a mild, earthy flavor and require 10–40 minutes of cooking depending on size and whether the husk is removed. They are widely used across South Asia, the Mediterranean, West Asia, and beyond, often combined with rice in dishes like khichdi (India/Pakistan), mujaddara (West Asia), or kushari (Egypt). Lentils are also used in nutritious soups and stews globally.
Dried lentils can be sprouted by soaking in water for one day and keeping moist for several days, enhancing their nutritional profile. Lentils with husk remain whole when cooked; husked lentils tend to disintegrate into a purée, providing different textures for various recipes.
🌿 Nutritional Value & Health Benefits:
Yellow lentils are protein-rich, providing about 30% of calories from protein, including essential amino acids like isoleucine and lysine. Sprouted lentils contain all essential amino acids, including methionine and cysteine. They are high in dietary fiber, folate, vitamin B1, iron, and minerals. Their slow-digesting starch makes them beneficial for people with diabetes. Anti-nutritional factors like trypsin inhibitors and phytates can be reduced by soaking before cooking.
🌱 Growing & Production:
Lentils are drought-tolerant and cultivated worldwide. Major producers include India, Canada, Turkey, and Australia. They are grown easily from seeds in well-drained soil under full sun, requiring moderate watering. Lentils are suitable for small gardens, containers, and sprouting indoors.
🌍 Cultural Significance:
Lentils have a rich cultural history: they appear in the Hebrew Bible, are part of traditional Ethiopian dishes like kik wot, and are offered in Hindu rituals. In Italy and Hungary, lentils eaten on New Year’s Eve symbolize prosperity.
🌐 References & Further Reading:
Wikipedia – Lentil
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