Brazilian recipe
Pressure Cooker Cumin Lentils
Lentils cooked quickly in a pressure cooker and enhanced by the aroma of cumin, making 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 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 lentils
3 cups water
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find lentils, fresh aromatics, and dried spices in the produce and baking aisles of any standard grocery store or local supermarket.
Preparation
- 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 slightly 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 a teaspoon of salt
- Mix well to coat the grains in the spices
- Pour the water into the pot
- Close the lid and increase the heat
- Once the pressure cooker begins to hiss
- 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
Notes
Using a pressure cooker is the most efficient method to achieve perfectly tender lentils in just a few minutes. The touch of cumin elevates the flavor, making this side dish a nutritious choice for your daily meals.
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