Brazilian recipe
Pressure Cooker Lentils with Cumin (Lentilha com cominho na panela de pressão)
Quickly cooked lentils in a pressure cooker, enhanced by the aroma of cumin, make 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 these ingredients at local grocery stores and markets. If you cannot find fresh bay leaves, dried leaves are a common pantry substitute.
Preparation method
- Finely chop the onion and garlic
- 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 a teaspoon of salt
- Mix 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 starts 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
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 an excellent, nutrient-dense option for your daily meals.
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