According to wikipedia they are different varieties of the same plant (lens culinaria). Red lentils are brown (masoor) lentils with their husks removed, so they will cook faster than green lentils.
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An eatable seed of the legume family coming in several colors - green, yellow, brown, red.
Yes, but you may need to modify the cooking time depending how it is used in the recipe. Brown lentils cook in about 20 mins while green take 45.
Brown Lentils are like a type of soup. They look like flat peas, and can probably be found near the dry pasta area in a store.
Lentils are sold in many forms, with or without the skins, whole or split into halves. While the most common types in the United States are green and brown, both whole with skins, lentils are also available in black, yellow, orange, red, and pink colors. Yellow, red, and orange lentils are usually without skins, and sometimes split. The different types offer varying consistencies, with the whole brown and green lentils retaining their shape better after cooking, while the yellow, orange, red, and pink generally become soft and mushy. While the flavor differs slightly among the varieties, they generally feature a hearty, dense, earthy, and somewhat nutty flavor.
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Varigalu are commonly known as lentils in English. Lentils are edible legumes that come in various colors such as green, brown, and red, and are a good source of protein, fiber, and other nutrients.
we say " red lentils " in English
This is a recipe for lentil soup. You can either use red or brown lentils.Ingredients1 large onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil4 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 teaspoon ground cumin1 cup red lentils,rinsed6 cups of chicken stockmethod1. Cook onion in oil with until soft2. Add lentils, garlic, cumin and stock3. simmer until lentils are very soft
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we say " red lentils " in English