by Plumerias » Sun Aug 11, 2019 8:09 am
Oh, I excel at making a mess of my stove, but what the heck, it's washable! NEVER turn your back on that pot as it's coming to a boil. For me that's the biggest thing, because sure as I am not watching it, it boils over in a flash! I find that bringing it to a boil slowly allows me to skim the gunk off more easily. Then I turn it down all the way before I put the lid on and start the timer, but how low is an individual thing depending on your stove. You're after a simmer here, not a rolling boil. Do stir regularly, as it thickens faster on the bottom and can stick and burn, even in a non-stick pot. I'm thinking mostly of red lentils, as that's what I use most often. Consider adding a small quantity of turmeric, like a quarter teaspoon, which, according to Indian cooking, is a digestive aid. Don't add the salt until the end and don't over salt. Keep playing, you'll get it!