Brazilian recipe
Pressure cooker lentils with cumin (Lentilha com cominho na panela de pressão)
Lentils cooked quickly in the pressure cooker with the aroma of cumin make a nourishing, comforting side dish.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 bay leaf
1 cup lentils
3 cups water
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
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
Lentils, olive oil, onion, garlic, cumin, bay leaves, salt and black pepper can be found in supermarkets and general food shops.
Preparation method
- Chop the onion and garlic into small pieces
- Heat the olive oil in the pressure cooker over medium heat
- Sauté the onion with a pinch of salt until lightly golden
- Add the chopped garlic
- Add the cumin and bay leaf
- Sauté for about one minute to release the aroma of the seasonings
- Add the lentils
- Season with black pepper and one teaspoon salt
- Mix well to coat the grains in the seasonings
- Pour the water into the pan
- Close the lid and increase the heat
- As soon as the pan reaches pressure and starts to hiss
- Reduce the heat to the lowest flame
- 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 way to get perfectly tender lentils in just a few minutes. Cumin lifts the flavour, making this a nutritious side dish for everyday meals.
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