Brown Lentils

Common Brown Lentils are a great pulse to have in your kitchen. 

High in protein lentils are a low-fat versatile pulse and are full of fibre, vitamins and minerals including iron.

Astringent in taste, dry and light they are one of the six tastes of Ayurveda and are good for all doshas.

Brown lentils are sweet, astringent, cooling and easily digestible. Perfect for making delicious Dal.

Effects on doshas.

Up in Vata
Down in both Pitta and Kapha