Brazilian recipe
Cumin-spiced pressure cooker lentils (Lentilha com cominho na panela de pressão)
Lentils cooked quickly in a pressure cooker and enhanced with the aroma of cumin, making for a nutritious and comforting side dish.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 chopped onion
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 bay leaf
1 cup lentils
3 cups water
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 chopped onion
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 bay leaf
1 cup lentils
3 cups water
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
All ingredients are available at local supermarkets and open-air markets. For the lentils, any dry brown or green variety is suitable.
Preparation method
- Chop the onion and garlic into small pieces
- Heat the olive oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat
- Sauté the onion with a pinch of salt until lightly golden
- Add the minced garlic
- Add the cumin and the bay leaf
- Sauté for about one minute to release the aroma of the spices
- Add the lentils
- Season with black pepper and one teaspoon of salt
- Stir well to coat the grains in the seasonings
- Pour the water into the pot
- Close the lid and increase the heat
- Wait until the pot reaches 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 still hot
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, making this side dish an excellent, nutritious option for your daily meals.
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