Brazilian recipe
Pressure Cooker Cumin Lentils (Lentilha com cominho na panela de pressão)
Lentils cooked quickly in a pressure cooker and enhanced with the aroma of cumin, perfect for a nutritious and comforting side dish.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 bay leaf
1 cup dry lentils
3 cups water
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 bay leaf
1 cup dry lentils
3 cups water
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at any local grocery store or supermarket. If you cannot find dry lentils, any common variety works well; if you run out of fresh garlic, granulated garlic may be used as a substitute, though fresh is always preferred for the best aroma.
Preparation method
- Finely chop the onion and garlic.
- Heat the olive oil in the pressure cooker over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion with a pinch of salt until lightly golden.
- Add the minced garlic.
- Stir in the cumin and the bay leaf.
- Sauté for about one minute to release the aromas of the spices.
- Add the lentils to the pot.
- Season with black pepper and one teaspoon of salt.
- Stir well to coat the grains in the seasonings.
- Pour the water into the pot.
- Secure the lid and turn the heat to high.
- Once the pressure cooker reaches full pressure and begins to whistle.
- Reduce the heat to the lowest setting.
- Cook for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat.
- Wait for the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid.
- Serve the lentils while warm.
Observations
Using a pressure cooker is the most efficient method to achieve perfectly tender lentils in just a few minutes. The addition of cumin elevates the flavor profile, making this side dish a nutritious and reliable choice for your daily meals.
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