How To Microwave Lentils When You Run Out Of Gas Recipes

Steps:

• Put the lentils in a colander or bowl and wash under atlast 10-12 changes of water to get rid of small dirt pieces that are packed alongwith lentils. You may need to wash less depending on how clean the lentil packet is.
• Soak the lentils in a bowl of clean water for an hour.
• Pour 2 cups water in a microwave-safe(and microwave proof) bowl.
• Add the drained lentils.
• Microwave for 7 minutes on HIGH power level.
• Drain water and refresh the lentils in three changes of cold water.
• Add water to the lentils until it is about an inch over the level of lentils in the bowl.
• Cover with a clingfilm wrap and microwave for 7 minutes on HIGH power level.
• Uncover, drain the scum floating on top and microwave for 10 minutes, uncovered.
• Allow to stand for 10 minutes.
• Whisk on low speed using an electric beater or use a spoon and mash the lentils.
• If they do not mash easily, add 2 cups water and microwave on HIGH power level for 5 minutes. Keep aside and mash when desired.
• For seasoning, you may use a teaspoons each of mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, 1/2 teaspoons asafoetida powder(hing), few curry leaves, a tomato(chopped), 1/4 cup of tamarind juice and some fresh corriander leaves as a garnish.