How can I cook lentils so that they don't turn to mush when done?

Question

I'm using red lentils - masoor dal -- and simmering for 40 minutes.

Answer 1

Red lentils will always collapse when cooked. If they dont then they aren't cooked. Try using other dals such as toor ( yellow peas ), moong ( mung ) or urad if you want different results. Or use grey/green lentils ( Puy are the best ) which are not usual in Indian cooking but do keep their shape and they have a fantastic flavour.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

well, you must spawn the lentils into the castle of girdon. there they will meet the all powerful cyber mage and he will cast a ground blast on them. however, this spell has a 4 second cast time, but it will spawn the lentils onto the isle of crandor. upon this merry isle will be scorpions and messiahs. they will eat the lentils and then you'll be screwed. THIS IS A GOOD WAY TO LOSE YOUR LUNCH AND LENTILS.

Answer 3

Hi there, that is a bit hard as I would usually like them as mushy as possible LOL. However, when I like them less mushy, I usually microwave them in water (on high), and then turn to low, and check for texture every 10 minutes.

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Answer 4

keep heat low
add a bit of salt to them while cooking
dont' stir them every 5 minutes; consider using a crockpot so they won't stick and you wont' have to stir

Answer 5

lower the heat and don't cook them so fricken low

Answer 6

you are problemly overcooking, check to see appro.time on container and don't overcook