PICK YOUR PULSES
The pulses below are interchangeable in most recipes as there’s little difference in taste between the various kinds. Darker coloured beans – such as red-speckled beans and red kidney beans – are mostly used with red meat such as mince. When using beans with chicken or pork, opt for those lighter in colour such as kidney beans or haricot beans. 1 KIDNEY BEANS (lima beans) are the most common beans. Cannellini and borlotti beans are also kidneys beans and are especially prevalent in Italian cooking. Borlotti beans are pinkish. Butter beans are also a type of kidney bean but it has a starchier texture and a buttery taste (as the name indicates). In a pot 3½-4 hours In a pressure cooker 60 min 2 WHOLE LENTILS (black or brown) don’t have to be soaked before cooking. Red split…