How to Cook Generic Lentils in an IP for a Creamy Texture Instead of Grainy

[xxsunlight]

@1harud1 How do you do that?

 

[jason84]

@xxsunlight you can glue them in art projects, like tiny little mosics!

 

[tusolussanctus]

Color makes a difference. Brown holds it's shape which may not be what you are aiming for? Try a different color and or cook a bit longer if you want to puree them over cooking will make no difference.

https://rainbowplantlife.com/how-to-cook-lentils-in.../...

 

[leshenderson]

Are the lentils brown or red?

 

[mkher]

@leshenderson Khaki gray.

 

[leshenderson]

@mkher then those are the French lentils , and take the longest to cook. Cook them for ten minutes, then do a natural release.

 

[sonali]

Go to a Mediterranean or Indian grocery store. If you can’t find one, maybe order some online.

 

[sonnyday]

Rancho Gordo https://www.ranchogordo.com/
The texture, quality and cooking times are related to age, quality and type of legume. Rancho Gordo mail order is consistently the most reliable source and will describe or answer questions you have about best legume to match taste and texture you are looking for!

 

[ericagrimes15]

Order the type you want online. I like the red ones.

 

[mkher]

@ericagrimes15 Since I don't know which ones would not be grainy, I don't know what color to order. The best I can tell, the red ones might be what I want, but I don't want to order them and wind up with more grainy lentils.

 

[ericagrimes15]

@mkher I overcook them so they aren't grainy.

 

[boltforce]

@mkher this really is your best bet. Red lentils are only grainy if they are REALLY undercooked…and in that case, you could just throw the pot back on and cook them for longer.

 

[godsson708]

The IP turns lentils to mush. That’s fine for red lentils. Otherwise I cook them on the stove top.

 

[jjm33]

@godsson708 Perfect if you are making daal. But when making soup or stew I prefer French lentils. Recipe says 15 min/HP/QR. I cook 10 min/HP/QR and they come out perfectly shaped yet cooked through.

 

[godsson708]

@jjm33 French lentils turn to mush even at 3 minutes for me. I’m at sea level, you must be at a higher altitude.

 

[jjm33]

@godsson708 That is strange! I am just a couple of miles from the ocean! I don’t presoak; I rinse and use immediately.

 

[jaygriffin]

@godsson708 I recently made two pots of Vegan Sloppy Joes and used brown lentils, these was no mush. I didn't soak them, just put them in the pot and cooked them. Try less cook time and see if that helps.

 

[gurgeljr]

I am so sorry you are having a hard time with lentils. There is a website I have found to be very helpful in cooking lentils. Pressure cooker lentils green, brown & black. I hope this helps. Platingsandpairing.com.

 

[ariadesser]

Do you have a picture of the lentils?..

 

[mkher]

@ariadesser I don't. I use a tablet, and so far I haven't figured out how to put a picture in anything but a post, not a reply, so I couldn't put a picture even if I had one. Good thought though.