Rinse the lentils in a colander before cooking to wash off any dust or debris, and check for tiny pebbles that may have accidentally made it into the bag. Since lentils are small, they don’t ...

Drain thoroughly in a colander, then set the colander on top of the cooking pan and cover the potatoes with a tea towel. Set aside for 10 minutes to steam dry. Meanwhile, put the vegetable oil ...