24hrs in water followed by paper towel method. They were left in towel for a little too long ,the seed was a sprouted root with the tiny greenish-yellow leaf popping out of seed shell (about 3cm).
The root was carefully planted in medium.
The seedling was placed on a windowsill with access to direct sunlight.
Disclaimer
*The image added to be used as a reference to what the sprout looked like. No image was taken of the seed in question.
**This is my first EVER attempt at growing with intent to harvest. No official or formal experience.
***I do not know the proper definitions and names just yet.