Lentil
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Which lentil should I buy?
That depends entirely on what is going in the pot. For a smooth, quick soup, split red lentils such as Duru 1000gr Split Red Lentils or Bodrum 1000gr Split Red Lentil break down fastest and need no soaking. For a soup or pilav with more bite and a rounder shape, Duru 1000gr Round Red Lentils holds together better while still cooking relatively quickly. Green lentils, from Duru or Bodrum, keep their shape firmly even after a long simmer, making them the right choice for salads or dishes where whole lentils are wanted rather than a purée, and Bodrum 1000gr Yellow Lentils gives a milder, slightly sweeter option worth trying alongside the reds.
What the range covers
This is one of the largest pulse categories here, with over 10 products across DURU, BODRUM, CYPRESSA and AYTAÇ. Standard 1000g bags cover red, split red, round and green lentils from both Duru and Bodrum, while 2000g packs of Duru round and split red lentils suit households getting through soup regularly. At the bulk end, Bodrum 5000g Whole Red Lentils and Bodrum 5000g Split Red Lentils are worth considering if lentil soup, or mercimek çorbası, is a weekly fixture rather than an occasional dish.
Storing and cooking lentils
Unlike beans and chickpeas, lentils do not need overnight soaking, though a quick rinse under cold water before cooking removes any dust and helps them cook evenly. Split lentils cook in around 20 minutes and naturally break down into a thick, smooth texture, ideal for soup, while whole and green lentils hold their shape for closer to 30-40 minutes and suit pilav or salads. Once opened, keep lentils in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard, where they will stay in good condition for many months. A splash of lemon added right at the end of cooking lifts the flavour of most lentil dishes noticeably.
Delivery information
Orders are dispatched by DHL Express and normally arrive within 1-2 business days anywhere in the UK. Spending £60 or more brings free delivery to London and the mainland, while orders under that amount carry a flat £5.99 charge. Prices on this page start from under £3, and as dried goods, lentils travel well with no special packaging required.
Lentil — frequently asked questions
Which lentil is best for soup?›
Split red lentils, such as Duru 1000gr Split Red Lentils, break down fastest into a smooth soup and need no soaking beforehand. Round red lentils work too but hold a little more texture.
Do lentils need soaking before cooking?›
No, lentils cook well without soaking, unlike beans and chickpeas. A quick rinse under cold water beforehand is enough to remove any dust and help them cook evenly in the pot.
What pack sizes are available?›
Most varieties come in 1000g bags, with 2000g packs of round and split red lentils for regular cooks, and 5000g bulk bags of whole and split red lentils from Bodrum for households that get through lentils quickly.
How is lentil used in Turkish cooking?›
Split red lentils are the base of mercimek çorbası, a smooth lentil soup served with lemon, while green and whole lentils appear in salads and pilav where a firmer bite is wanted. Both pair naturally with rice and flatbread.
Are these lentils halal certified?›
Many of the lentil products in this range are halal certified, with the certification stated clearly on each individual product page so it can be checked before ordering.
