Why Dal Gets Tough and the One Trick to Soften It (Video)

Name: Why Dal Gets Tough and the One Trick to Soften It
Uploaded: 2026-10-24T16:04:08+00:00
Duration: 1 min 37 s
Description: Dal not cooking soft even after the cooker? Learn how old pulses turn stubborn, how to spot aged dal, how to rescue a pot and when to throw it out.

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Dal not cooking soft even after the cooker? Learn how old pulses turn stubborn, how to spot aged dal, how to rescue a pot and when to throw it out.

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