Unlock Health & Flavor: The Secret to Soaking Lentils for Better Digestion & Faster Cooking

• Soaking lentils improves digestion, reducing gas, bloating, and indigestion.
• It enhances nutrient absorption by reducing anti-nutritional substances.
• Soaking times vary: split dals for 30-60 mins, chana dal for 2-4 hours.
• Whole lentils need 6-8 hours, while harder legumes like chickpeas require overnight soaking.
• Adding spices like clove, cardamom, and bay leaf to soaking water can aid digestion and aroma.