Comments on: Quick Soak Beans Tip

By: hetal

hetal — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:41:19 +0000

Hi Namrata,

We’ve never tried freezing beans after this method of soaking but the texture may change a bit since there is cooking involved. We suggest using the traditional method of soaking when you plan to freeze the uncooked beans.

By: Namrata

Namrata — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:57:29 +0000

Hi Hetal & Anuja,

Great Tip! Do you think I can soak beans for two meals this way and store one part in freezer for later use?

Thanks
Namrata

By: lkd

lkd — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:19:43 +0000

I usually soak the pulses in the microwave. Wash, put in a microwave-safe bowl, add water and cook on high for about 6-7 minutes and it gives the effect of overnight-soaking. I usually let it stay in the warm microwave till I am ready to cook on the cooker. Make sure you put enough water because the water level should stay above the level of the soaked up/puffed up beans. If not, those beans on the top, will crinkle up and won’t get cooked properly. I do it for all the beans.
Your site is wonderful and I have successfully tried many of your recipes. Keep up the good work!!!!

By: dkp

dkp — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:09:26 +0000

Hello,
I am a non-indian and love to try your food! i’ve made several so far and with good results thanks to the videos. however, i DO NOT have an ‘indian-type’ pressure cooker. so, i don’t really know how long “2 whistles” is…can you please give me a time comparison so i can cook my urid and chana dals in my pressure cooker? thanks

By: Asinf

Asinf — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:37:55 +0000

Great tip!