Lentil is a staple food in every Indian household. Each region of India has its favourite selection of dal and each dal is prepared differently. They are jam-packed with plenty of benefits like protein, fiber, iron, potassium and magnesium. They have no trans-fat, sodium and cholesterol. Often the names of the lentils are confusing and it is difficult to distinguish between them. In Hindi, 'Sabut' is used for whole lentil and the word 'Dhuli' is used for split and husked/skinned lentils. Here is the detailed glossary of names of lentils in Hindi and English are listed below:
