black lentils
Ebony pulse variety
Black lentils are small, round legumes with a dark exterior, prized for holding their shape when cooked.
Also called beluga lentils for their resemblance to caviar, they have an earthy flavor and firm texture suited to salads and side dishes: The black lentils added nice contrast to the grain bowl.
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- dalStewed split legumes
- Indian cuisineSouth Asian culinary tradition
- pulseArterial blood throb
- legumePod-producing plant family
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