Hurry to cook 'dal' - Add a little oil and turmeric powder to the dal before placing it in the cooker. It will be done in just 10 minutes.

Hurry to make pulses like chana, Rajma etc - Just put the them in a flask full of boiling water for an hour & then they are ready for cooking.

To cook your dhal faster, add a drop of Castor oil or Ghee.

Soak lentils in water an hour before cooking. Which reduces their cooking time & as well as helps in taking out damaged seeds which float on the top.

Dals & Gravies especially light colored can be garnished with chopped coriander leaves.