I know you have to soak them overnight to rehydrate them and leach out poisonous shit, but is there more to it than that? Can this go along with seasoning them or does the water need to be as clean as possible to make them safe to eat?
I know you have to soak them overnight to rehydrate them and leach out poisonous shit, but is there more to it than that? Can this go along with seasoning them or does the water need to be as clean as possible to make them safe to eat?
Might be good to rinse them. A soak over night helps them keep their form and consistency when cooking. But a quick boil and rest can do the same. Or you can just cook them and not care that the skin will burst and they'll look a little wonky (beans more than lentils). Regardless of prep, simmering until tender is all thats necessary - no need to have a hard rolling boil.
Chick peas don't require much seasoning as their flavor is distinctive; lentils will benefit from chicken or vegetable stock.