According to wikipedia they are different varieties of the same plant (lens culinaria). Red lentils are brown (masoor) lentils with their husks removed, so they will cook faster than green lentils.
South Western Asia and Northern Syria. There is archaeological evidence of their cultivation as early as 6,000 B.C.
Red lentils specifically are a variant of the same species, as are all other...
Lentils can be stored indefinitely but after a year their color will begin to fade and they will become dryer and take longer to cook. Also, keep in mind that it is uncertain how old the lentils are...
Lentil is considered a vegetable, it is a seed and is a part of the legume family. It is an excellent source of fiber, protein and is a low-calorie protein food. They come in various colors --...