Exact cooking time and water ratio for boiling lentils

Question

Specify the boiling time and water ratio for red and green lentils in a pot and pressure cooker. Mention exact minutes and cooker whistles required for simple homestyle dal.

Answer 1

For red lentils use three cups water per cup in a pot for fifteen minutes. In a pressure cooker use two cups water for two whistles. Green lentils need three whistles.

Answer 2

I REALLY NEEDED TO MASTER COOKING LENTILS FAST AFTER WORK SO I DO NOT WASTE INGREDIENTS OR TIME ON WEEKNIGHTS! FOR RED LENTILS IN A POT USE ONE CUP OF LENTILS TO THREE CUPS WATER AND SIMMER FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES. IN A PRESSURE COOKER USE ONE CUP RED LENTILS TO TWO AND A HALF CUPS WATER FOR TWO WHISTLES. FOR GREEN LENTILS IN A POT USE ONE CUP LENTILS TO FOUR CUPS WATER AND BOIL FOR FORTY MINUTES. IN A PRESSURE COOKER USE ONE CUP GREEN LENTILS TO THREE CUPS WATER AND COOK FOR FIVE WHISTLES ON MEDIUM HEAT. FOLLOWING THESE EXACT RATIOS SAVES MY WEEKNIGHT DINNERS EVERY SINGLE TIME!

Answer 3

Hello Rohan. Cooking lentils to the perfect homestyle consistency depends on the type of lentil as well as the equipment you choose to use. Here is a thorough breakdown for both red lentils (split masoor) and whole green lentils (such as sabut masoor or green moong).

Red Lentils (Split Red / Lal Masoor Dal)

Red lentils cook very quickly because they are split and skinless.

Pot Cooking:
Water Ratio: 1 cup of red lentils to 3 cups of water.
Boiling Time: 12 to 15 minutes. Bring to a boil, skim off any foam, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered or partially covered until tender.

Pressure Cooker:
Water Ratio: 1 cup of red lentils to 2.5 cups of water.
Whistles: Cook on medium flame for 2 whistles. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes before opening.

Green Lentils (Whole Green / Sabut Masoor or Sabut Moong)

Whole green lentils retain their skin, so they require more water and time to break down properly.

Pot Cooking:
Water Ratio: 1 cup of green lentils to 3.5 to 4 cups of water.
Boiling Time: 35 to 45 minutes on medium-low heat. Soaking them in warm water for 30 minutes beforehand reduces the pot cooking time down to about 25 minutes.

Pressure Cooker:
Water Ratio: 1 cup of green lentils to 3 cups of water.
Whistles: Cook on high flame for 1 whistle, then reduce to medium-low heat for 4 to 5 whistles. Let the pressure release completely on its own.

Additional tips for homestyle dal:
Always add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder and salt while boiling. If the cooked dal turns out thicker than you prefer, simply whisk in a splash of warm water after cooking to reach your desired consistency.

Answer 4

I only cook red lentils in a pot with 3 cups water for 15 min. I am not sure about green lentils or pressure cookers as i dont use them.

Answer 5

I have only batch cooked red lentils in a pot. The ratio is 1 cup lentils to 3 cups water for 15 minutes. I have not tried green lentils or pressure cookers yet.