India, July 17 -- Did you know that not soaking your dals for the recommended time can not only affect their cooking time and texture but also their nutrient retention? Shalini Sudhakar, a nutritionist, explained the importance of soaking dals in a June 25 Instagram video. In her post, she also warned against discarding the soaked water because it's full of vital nutrients. Also read | Urad dal to chana dal: 5 high-protein lentils for weight loss

In the video, Shalini said: "If you make these two mistakes while using dals, you are losing vital nutrients. Here is the right way to use your dals. First and most important, soak your dals for at least two hours. This is very important to eliminate all the anti-nutrients like cystic acid, so y...