I take dry beans, soak them over night then boil them until cooked through but sometimes they end up tasting powdery rather than creamy. I thought it was because of the variety (I buy whatever is cheap) but I have made two batches from the same bag one turned creamy one powdery. What could I have done wrong?


If you are buying from a bulk bin, some of the beans could be older than others, which will get you inconsistent results when cooking. I find it best to buy prepackaged dried beans - they are usually pretty consistent. Try a local Indian supermarket if you have one - lots of variety and really good prices in my experience.
These were prepackage. The first time I cooked them they were cremy. The second time dry. I don’t understand
I keep your advice when I’ll buy bulk. Thank you.