Broken arm or wrist. A broken (fractured) arm or wrist needs to be treated as soon as possible. It typically takes a month or two to heal. Symptoms of a broken arm or wrist. Because of the shock and pain of breaking your arm, you may also feel faint, dizzy or sick. It can be hard to tell the difference between a minor break and a sprain.
When the lentils are tender and can easily be mashed with a fork, they are done. It usually takes about 30-45 minutes for them to cook (older lentils take longer to cook, so itâs best to just test them to decide when they are ready), or 20 minutes if using the split red lentils.Add salt in about the last 15 minutes of cooking time, so when you think the lentils are starting to get soft.hen the lentils are tender and can easily be mashed with a fork, they are done. It usually takes about 30-45 minutes for them to cook (older lentils take longer to cook, so itâs best to just test them to decide when they are ready), or 20 minutes if using the split red lentils.
Place the lentils into a pot and add 2 cups of water for every cup of lentils. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer to desired tenderness, typically about 15 to 20 minutes. One cup of dried lentils will yield 2-2 Â½ cups of cooked lentils. There are four main types of lentils: 1  Brown lentils are the least expensive and soften the most upon cooking. 2  They are best used in soups in stews. 3  Green lentils have a nuttier flavor.