Brazilian recipe
Pressure Cooker Lentils with Cumin
Lentils cooked quickly in a pressure cooker, enhanced by the aroma of cumin, perfect 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
Olive oil, onions, garlic, cumin, bay leaves, lentils, salt, and pepper are widely available in most supermarkets and grocery stores. Lentils can usually be found in the dried goods or pulse aisle. Spices like cumin and bay leaves are typically located in the spice aisle. Ensure you buy whole dried lentils, not pre-cooked or canned versions.
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 chopped garlic
- Stir in the cumin and bay leaf
- Sauté for about a minute to release the spice aromas
- Add the lentils
- Season with black pepper and a teaspoon of salt
- Mix well to coat the lentils with the seasonings
- Pour the water into the cooker
- Secure the lid and turn up the heat
- As soon as the cooker reaches pressure and starts to hiss,
- Reduce the heat to the lowest flame
- Cook for 5 minutes
- Turn off the heat
- Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid
- Serve the lentils hot
Observations
Using a pressure cooker is the most efficient method to get perfectly tender lentils in minutes. The touch of cumin elevates the flavour, making this side dish an excellent, nutritious option for your everyday meals.
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