Lentils boiled

Wash and put the lentils in already pre-boiled water in order to prevent over-boiling. After it boils again reduce the hob plate to low temperature and put a lid on top. It is recommended to add the salt when the lentils is already cooked in order to prevent unnecessary increase of the cooking time.The most common types of lentils are three and they have different preparation time:

Brown lentils: 20 minutes - observe it in order to prevent turning it into mash.

Red lentils: 30 minutes - it is the most appropriate for mashes.

Green lentils: 40 minutes - it is cooked slower and it is harder to become overcooked.