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After eating lentils, the stomach swells, gas starts, then know the right way to soak different pulses
Sandy Verma | August 23, 2025 11:24 AM CST

Eating protein rich dal can give your body a lot of benefits. But sometimes after consuming some pulses, there is a problem of blotting or gas. If you do not soak the lentils properly, you may have to face stomach problems after eating lentils. To avoid such problems, you should also get information about how to soak lentils.

How to soak pulses without peel?

Red lentils, moong dal and arhar dal can be included in the pulses without peel. You should soak red lentils, moong dal and arhar dal in water for at least 30 minutes i.e. half an hour. At the same time, peel pulses should be soaked in water for about 2-4 hours.

How to soak whole pulses

It is necessary to soak whole pulses in water for a long time. If you are making whole lentils, then soak it in water for 6 to 8 hours. Broken gram dal should be soaked in water for at least 2 to 4 hours. If you soak pulses in this way, the risk of stomach problems can be reduced.

How to soak Rajma-Chhole?

It is advisable to soak Rajma and Chole in water overnight from olden times. To reduce the risk of stomach problems, you can use a bay leaf, thick cardamom and two clove buds while making them. While making all the pulses, apply asafetida, cumin and ginger tempering. Must remember these small tips while making lentils next time.

Disclaimer: The tips suggested in this article are only for common information. Be sure to consult your doctor before starting any kind of fitness program to health or making any kind of change in your diet or any measures to any disease. India TV does not confirm the authenticity of any kind of claim.


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