Thursday 12 October 2017

Cherry Tomato Risotto in Lakeland Pressure Cooker


My childhood memories stem back to recollection of my mother cooking in the kitchen. She did not have any electrical gadgets and all the grinding, crushing and pulsing was done in the pestle and mortar or on a large stone. She would grate all her vegetables using a hand held grater there was no kitchen aid on hand or blenders either. The only gadget I ever saw that she had was her trusted pressure cooker. I would hear it hissing and steaming as she cooked her pulses and grain in it every day.

Pressure cookers if you are not used to them can appear rather frightening to use but actually they are not. Some care and attention and safety rules are required such as never use a pressure cooker with out any liquid in it, ensure the seals are not damaged or broken, the gasket is not damaged and the valves are not blocked. Lastly its important not to overfill a pressure cooker but close the lid properly before putting it on the heat. Once the cooking process is compete ensure that the steam release vent is opened and all the steam has escaped before opening. These few instructions will ensure a very happy relationship with your pressure cooker.


I recently needed to upgrade my pressure cooker which was getting old and I could not get the correct spare parts for it, so keeping safety in mind I sourced a new pressure cooker. My new pressure cooker is the  Sitra Pro Graphalogie 8L pressure cooker from Lakeland. It comes complete with silicon steam basket and a lifting tool. The pressure cooker can be operated with one hand, has a quick glance cooking times and built in safety features. I like the cooker as its easy to clean, has good heat distribution, can be used on gas cooker or hob and it preserves flavour and nutrients. It cuts cooking time of pulses by 60 percent. This is important to me as I cook with a lot of pulses since I am a vegetarian. The Pressure cooker retails at £109.00 and its available from Lakeland website and in store too.

I made this delicious and tasty Cherry tomato risotto in my pressure cooker. My family love risotto, the creamy texture of the rice and the blend of different flavours makes it the perfect comfort food. There are many types of risottos you can make, such as mushroom, peas, zucchini, parsnip, beetroot and roasted vegetable to name a few. I had my first taste of risotto when I went to Italy and am a die hard fan of this creamy tasty dish.  





print recipe
Cherry Tomato Risotto
Creamy and delicious risotto cook with simple Italian flavours.









Ingredients:
  • 250 g Cherry Tomatoes
  • 250 g Risotto Rice
  • 500 ml Passatta
  • 250 ml Water
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Medium white onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon White Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chilli flakes (Optional)
  • 60 g Parmesan Cheese (Optional)

Method:
1. In the pressure cooker add the oil and wait for it to heat up. Once hot add onions and garlic and saute the onions until pink and translucent.
2. Add the rice and then add the pasatta, water, salt, pepper, chilli flakes and mix together. Bring the liquid to boil.Add the tomatoes, I like to keep them whole.3. Put the lid on the pressure cooker and press the regulator down and into the cook position.(This is indicated by the pressure cooker symbol) and cook the rice for 18 minutes on medium heat 4. Release the pressure from the cooker and stir the risotto, it should be quite wet and the rice should be cooked but a l dente. At this point if the mixture appears dry add a little bit more water. The risotto should be rich and creamy in texture.The rice grains should be holding shape.5. Stir in the oregano and transfer the risotto to serving bowls, add grated Parmesan cheese on top if desired.
Details
Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Yield: Serves 4


NB- This recipe can be made on the stove top instead of using the pressure cooker but the cooking time will be longer.

***I was sent the Sitra Pro Graphalogie  8L pressure cooker from Lakeland to test it out in my kitchen, all views and opinions are my own as are the photographs.

73 comments:

  1. I love risotto and since tomato is my favourite vegetable, I love this recipe.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Love the lettering on this pressure cooker! Definitely brings it from that tacky industrial look to the warm at home feel. Did you do it yourself or did it come this way?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. The lettering was already on there, it's a nice touch.

      Delete
  3. It's been ages since I've used a pressure cooker. Funny, I never thought about using one for a risotto. I'll definitely have to try that one!

    ReplyDelete
  4. This sounds like a great pressure cooker. I really like the fact that you can operate it with one hand! Great recipe too, sounds delicious!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Its so easy to operate and really useful to have in the kitchen.

      Delete
  5. Cherry tomato risotto sounds very flavorful and inviting. Pressure cooker are always a life savor for me.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Me too I use my pressure cooker a lot for all my pulses.

      Delete
    2. Cherry Tomato risotto sounds awesome. Must be very delicious and flavourful . Lovely share

      Delete
  6. Risotto is actually one thing I have never made before but have wanted to. I actually have never eaten it either but I know it's popular.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Its delicious and you really need to try it.

      Delete
  7. The pressure cookers of today are so much easier and less complicated to use. The Lakeland pressure cooker looks really great and your cherry tomato risotto looks so delicious!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Ever since I started to look Master chef on TV I need a pressure cooker! All those delicious food that have come out of one of these pressure cookers! Especially the porc
    belly dishes they always do!
    But your risotto recipe sound perfect for a pressure cooker! Yummy!

    ReplyDelete
  9. I love risotto and this preparation looks so delicious. Th pressure cooker looks so sophisticated compared to the Indian ones.

    ReplyDelete
  10. wow that is super fast for a risotto - think I need to get a pressure cooker in my life!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Oh yum, I've always wanted to try a risotto. This looks SO good and I had no idea you could make it in a pressure cooker.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Both my kiddos love risotto, love the striking color of this tomato risotto!

    ReplyDelete
  13. This is so great. My husband and I have been wanting to get a pressure cooker for a while and this makes our desire even bigger now.

    ReplyDelete
  14. That looks so beautiful! Almost too good to eat!! And I bet the pressure cooker makes it so much easier!

    ReplyDelete
  15. You know, I have never made one Risotto, but have always fancied to do that. now this recipe seems simple enough to allow me a try .

    ReplyDelete
  16. That looks so good! I've been wanting to try using a pressure cooker for a while.

    ReplyDelete
  17. What a fabulous pressure cooker recipe! Love the color and presentation of the risotto too.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Such a super filling and lipsmacking risotto, completely irresistible..

    ReplyDelete
  19. That is so beautiful!!!Love the colour of this risotto!!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Lakeland are the best for cooking bits aren't they?! This risotto sounds so yummy x

    ReplyDelete
  21. Im a sucker for Italian food. And Risotto is my fav mostly because I'm an Indian and guess anything with rice is right up there on the list. The recipe seems doable too. Will give it a shot this weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Such lovely presentation..I am yet to try my hands with making Risotto, your version sounds good to try..

    ReplyDelete
  23. Oh wow this looks delicious, I do love a good risotto. I have never actually used a pressure cooker but they look ace and I am very intrigued

    Laura x

    ReplyDelete
  24. Love the lettering on the pressure cooker and it definitely looks way sophisticated than its Indian counterpart. I use pressure cooker for most of the dishes. The risotto looks so good and love your serveware :)

    ReplyDelete
  25. Rissotto is my favourite and this looks so delicious. Pressure cooker is really a useful gadget in the kitchen.

    ReplyDelete
  26. Lakeland always have the best cooking gadgets, I definitely need to get me one of these x

    ReplyDelete
  27. Am in love with this dish. Awesome color and sounds interesting too.

    ReplyDelete
  28. We love risotto, but never tried making with cherry tomatoes. Yours looks so gorgeous, tempting dish actually.

    ReplyDelete
  29. Never tried ristto with cherry tomatoes! Can't wait to try this recipe as it looks so yum!

    ReplyDelete
  30. I am so used to my Indian pressure cookers.. Though I own two non Indian cookers, I always end up going back to old seeti (whistle) vala cookers . Risotto looks delicious.

    ReplyDelete
  31. I would share this recipe to my aunt in Cali. She loves cooking so much. Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  32. I have always stayed away from pressure cookers as always thought they weren’t worth the effort but glad to be proven wrong and as this risotto looks absolutely delicious

    ReplyDelete
  33. Fabulous recipe with pressure cooker... Cherry Tomato in risotto.. superb

    ReplyDelete
  34. Your pressure cooker look very chic and stylish. Tomato risotto sounds absolutely delicious and so convenient to make in a pressure cooker.

    ReplyDelete
  35. This looks so hearty and satisfying!

    ReplyDelete
  36. Haven't tried risotto with cherry tomatoes before but I would love to try this! I bet my Amore will like it too :)

    ReplyDelete
  37. I love risotto and tomatoes but have never had them together, what a fab idea x

    ReplyDelete
  38. I remember that my dad had a pressure cooker but I was scared of it! I've seen good things about them lately and I think one would really help me cook beans and pulses quicker.

    ReplyDelete
  39. I can totally relate on your post - during my early years of cooking I have some fear of using pressure cooker. Though I overcame it and became confident using when I buy high end type. Your risotto looks so tempting, I hop I can try to cook it one of these days.

    ReplyDelete
  40. So nice you were able to get a new pressure cooker just in time before old one just wore out. Chefs do love their gadgets...

    ReplyDelete
  41. My mum used to have a pressure cooker but it's not something I've ever felt I needed in my home. I can see it definitely helps with cooking time though.

    ReplyDelete
  42. Thanks for sharing the receipe, will definitely try this on this weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  43. I've never tried risotto but this sounds so yummy and perfect for the colder months x

    ReplyDelete
  44. Risotto in pressure cooker.. wow!! That’s amazing. Love the vibrant colors due to cherry tomatoes.
    I feeling pressure cooker is a blessing in kitchen.

    ReplyDelete
  45. Delicious recipe. Will try it sometime. It's difficult to get risotto rice in India.

    ReplyDelete
  46. I like the sound of this pressure cooker. The recipe looks yummy too.

    ReplyDelete
  47. oh I love risotto but have never had a tomato risotto before! That sounds delicious and also a great way of getting goodness into the kids!

    ReplyDelete
  48. I love risotto - this looks delicious. I would love a pressure cooker like this! Kaz

    ReplyDelete
  49. Oh I've never had tomato risotto before but love the idea of it. The recipie sounds easy enough to make one afternoon, I'll have to give it a shot.

    ReplyDelete
  50. I absolutely love risotto besides your recipe looks so yummy plus I have a pressure cooker hardly being used. I need to try this out for my kids!

    ReplyDelete
  51. I love my pressure cooker and this looks delicious - will have to give it a go

    ReplyDelete
  52. I have never made a dish like this before but it looks amazing. Definitely going to give it a try!

    ReplyDelete
  53. I love Risotto and the photos make it looks yum! I'll definitely be giving this a try.

    ReplyDelete
  54. I absolutely love Risotto, but I've not make it in forever x

    ReplyDelete
  55. I have to show my husband this. He was just telling me that we needed a pressure cooker!

    ReplyDelete
  56. I do not own a pressure but for the longest of times I have been meaning to buy one.

    ReplyDelete
  57. Makes me think that I ought to go and buy a pressure cooker

    ReplyDelete
  58. This looks delicious! I've got a pressure cooker but never used it so now is my chance!

    ReplyDelete
  59. Simple, Easy and fast!! Good way to solve my problem always need to cook after work and there's really not much time to spend after work.

    ReplyDelete
  60. Nayna I remember that even my mum only had a hand grinder and of course the trusted mortar and pestle. I would help her by holding the grinder while she'd make coarse paste of peas, potatoes etc. Delicious looking risotto... never tried a tomato risotto, its always been a mushroom one.

    ReplyDelete
  61. Pressure cooker is my favorite to cook beans, rice and everyday meals. The risotto looks very flavorful and tasty.

    ReplyDelete
  62. Cheesy risotto ,Simply the best and cant stop of drooling over it..

    ReplyDelete
  63. I am a pressure cooker girl slowly transitioning to instant pot. Your risotto looks easy and delicious.

    ReplyDelete
  64. I do need to try this risotto. Looks tasty and easy to make.

    ReplyDelete
  65. Haven't tried risotto with cherry tomatoes before but I would love to try this! What an easy pressure cooker recipe this is!

    ReplyDelete
  66. Cherry tomato risotto looks super .. love the colour too.. must be tasting like tomato pulao.

    ReplyDelete

"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to motivate.”
Thank you for taking the time to post "that kind word" its very inspiring.

Please DO NOT leave your site URL in comment section. Any spam comment using this space as free advertising will be PROMPTLY deleted as will all anonymous comments.

If you enjoyed your visit and would like regular updates please take a moment to join my email list.
If you leave a question that needs answering please make sure your profile has an email ID enabled so I can reply to it.

Related Posts with Thumbnails