Your lentils are not cooking in the pressure cooker? Then try these easy Desi hacks.

If the lentils are not cooking in the cooker, then know easy Desi hacks and tips with which the lentils will cook quickly and become soft and tasty.

 

Lentils are an important part of everyday Indian kitchens. Often, people cook them quickly in a pressure cooker, but sometimes it happens that no matter how many whistles are blown, the lentils do not become soft and do not cook. In such a situation, cooking seems difficult and time-consuming. Actually, there are many small reasons behind this, such as the method of soaking the lentils, the temperature of the water or the correct use of spices.

 

 

 

Soak the lentils: Soak the lentils in water for at least 30 to 40 minutes before cooking. This makes the lentils soft and they cook quickly in the cooker.

 

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Use hot water: If the lentils are not getting cooked quickly, then add hot water instead of cold water. Hot water helps in softening the lentils quickly.

 

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Add salt later: Many people add salt at the beginning of cooking lentils. This makes the lentils hard and does not cook quickly. Always add salt after the lentils are cooked.

 

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Add turmeric and oil: While cooking lentils, add a little turmeric and a spoonful of oil. This helps the lentils to cook quickly and also enhances their taste.

 

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Magic of baking soda: If the lentils are very hard, then add a pinch of baking soda to it. This softens the lentils instantly.

 

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Close the lid of the cooker properly: Sometimes the pressure of the cooker does not build up properly. The lid and whistle should fit properly, only then the lentils will cook properly.

 

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Avoid old lentils: Very old lentils take more time to cook. Try to use fresh lentils so that they cook quickly and become tasty.