Brazilian recipe
Pressure Cooker Cumin Lentils (Lentilha com cominho na panela de pressão)
Cook lentils in a fraction of the time with this pressure cooker method, elevated by the earthy aroma of cumin for a wholesome and comforting side dish.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 bay leaf
1 cup brown lentils
3 cups water
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 bay leaf
1 cup brown lentils
3 cups water
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find brown lentils, fresh produce, and essential spices at local neighborhood vegetable markets or grocery shops. Ensure the lentils are clean and rinsed before use.
Preparation method
- Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
- Heat the olive oil in your pressure cooker over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion with a pinch of salt until it turns slightly golden.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot.
- Stir in the cumin seeds and the bay leaf.
- Sauté for about one minute until the spices become fragrant.
- Add the lentils to the pot.
- Season with black pepper and a teaspoon of salt.
- Stir well to coat the lentils evenly with the spices.
- Pour the water into the pot.
- Secure the lid and increase the heat to medium-high.
- Once the pot reaches full pressure and begins to whistle or hiss,
- reduce the heat to the lowest setting.
- Cook for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat.
- Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid.
- Serve the lentils warm.
Observations
Using a pressure cooker is the most efficient technique to achieve perfectly tender lentils in just a few minutes. The addition of cumin enhances the natural earthiness of the pulses, making this a highly nutritious and satisfying side dish for your daily meals.
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