Stop watching the clock. Watch the lentil.
Feel the squish. See the shine. Trust your instincts.
If you’re still unsure, cook them one more minute. Then taste again. Repeat until you slap your forehead and say, “Oh! That’s what done feels like.”
You will never guess wrong again. You will become the friend who says, “These lentils? Perfect. Trust me.”
And people will believe you. Because you learned the secret. You squished the tiny disc. You passed the test.
Now go boil those beautiful little orbs. The universe of squishy, delicious goodness awaits.
