traditionally, mujadra (also known as mujaddara) is made by cooking the lentils and rice together, but here i use brown basmati rice, which has a longer cook time than white rice, and therefore has to be cooked separately (we don't want
no mushy lentils!).
The mustard needs to pop while cumin should brown a bit before you throw in some chopped onions and grated ginger, saute till onions turn transparent and pour this over the cooked and
mushy lentils and finish off with fresh coriander leaves garnish.
Step 4: Cook longer for a more
mushy lentil (like dahl) and shorter for more firm lentils (for adding to rice dishes and salads etc..
Not exact matches
The most common method of cooking Khichdi is using just the two key ingredients rice and
lentil and cooking the same till it becomes
mushy, hence the name Khichdi (means
mushy in Hindi).
In contrast, red
lentils get
mushy, making them perfect for Indian dhals.
I know they always tend to become more
mushy than other
lentils...
When the
lentils are tender but not
mushy, drain them and add them to the mixture, along with plenty of seasoning.
I normally avoid overcooking greens in
lentils which makes it slimy and too
mushy.
In a small pot, over medium heat, bring black
lentils, water and salt to a boil, cover and lower heat to medium - low, simmering for 35 - 40 minutes or until they are cooked through but not
mushy.
In any case add the chopped tomatoes, red chili paste, and
lentils cook for 20 minutes (much longer and things will get
mushy and overcooked).
I agree with you, a lot of bean and
lentil loafs are
mushy, which is why I worked so hard to create one that was as close to the texture of a true meatloaf as I could get.
These do tend to be
mushier, so if that's a texture you're trying to avoid, use Puy (aka French
lentils), Beluga, or Black
lentils.
One thing though — how did you keep the potatoes and
lentils from getting
mushy?
I don't like things
mushy so I cooked brown
lentils and spices and broth for 30 minutes then added the sweet potatoes for another 25 minutes.
Add the
lentils and cook until they are done (but not
mushy), about 25 minutes.
Lentils are not
mushy and everything tastes like or even better than my favorite Indian restaurant.
The
lentils should be quite
mushy, almost melting into the chili.
They have a rich hearty taste, and when cooked, they retain their shape and don't turn all
mushy like some other types of
lentils do.
Very tasty, but SO much better with the
mushy red
lentils!
Consequently, lentilles du Puy have less starch than other green
lentils, so they don't get all
mushy and muddy when cooked like those hippy - dippy soups people used to make.
Simmer with the lid on until the vegetables are soft and the
lentils are
mushy.
The goal is to slightly overcook the
lentils so they become a bit
mushy — the loaf will hold together better this way.
Bring to a slow boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer gently until the
lentils are
mushy, about 20 minutes.
Cook the
lentils for 12 - 18 minutes until they have absorbed most of the water and are soft but not
mushy.
Bring to the boil then simmer until the
lentils are thick and
mushy.
Red
lentils are wonderful, but break down into more of a
mushy consistency than we are going for with this soup.
The
lentils should be tender but not
mushy, and there should still be a little liquid in the pan.
Hey, I made this for christmas and really liked it but it was a little
mushy, and im starting to think i did something wrong with the
lentils.
I used a potato masher to get the
lentils a bit
mushier, and blitzed the toasted walnuts quickly so they weren't so big (but that's personal preference) and it held together very well.
We followed the tip to cook the
lentils until
mushy, and did add some extra water x2 to let them keep cooking and did start out with 3 cups vegetable broth.
Hey Nikki, I would guess that red
lentils might make the loaf
mushy and Im not sure how they would impact the overall moisture content.
Forty minutes was just enough for the
lentils to be cooked but not totally soft and
mushy.
Increase heat to high, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until
lentils are tender but not
mushy, approximately 30 minutes.
Bring it to a boil over medium - high heat, then turn down to a simmer and cook until the
lentils are tender but not
mushy, about 20 minutes.
French
lentils are known for their taste (mildly flinty) and uniquely firmer texture which holds up well when cooked (other
lentils tend to get
mushy).
Wait a few minutes then cover with a lid and allow to cook for 30 minutes, until
lentils are just tender but not
mushy.
These
lentils are less
mushy and add a peppery flavor to the dish!
In my experience, pink
lentils don't work in salads as well as other types, as they quickly become
mushy when boiled.
When it starts to boil, cover partially, turn the heat down and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 - 25 minutes or until
lentils are soft, but not
mushy.
Bring the water to a boil and then reduce to a simmer, cooking for 15 - 18 minutes uncovered or until
lentils are tender but not
mushy.
The
lentils might start turning
mushy, but that's okay!
Cook the
lentils until al dente — cooked but still slightly chewy, as opposed to overcooked and
mushy.
Cooked
lentils freeze well, particularly the
mushy variety!
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, until
lentils are tender but not
mushy.
After the
lentils are softened but not too
mushy, go ahead and add in your chopped greens and let this all meld together for about 5 minutes to until the greens have wilted.
Slowly boil 1 cup of
lentils in 5 cups of either water or vegetable broth until
lentils are completely soft and
mushy.
The goal is to slightly overcook the
lentils so they become a bit
mushy — the loaf will hold together better this way.
Did you make sure the
lentils were overcooked and super
mushy?
I will try using red or yellow
lentils next time to see if I like it better when the
lentils are
mushy.
Reduce heat and simmer
lentils until soft but not
mushy, about 20 minutes.