RED LENTIL AND PEANUT DIP

Red Lentil and Peanut dip image

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Categories Dips

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1 c red lentils
2 clove garlic, crushed
2 tsp grated ginger (or the kind in a tube)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garam masala or curry powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c olive oil
3 dried new mexico or guajillo chiles, stemmed, seeded and cut into strips
1/4 c dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
fresh cilantro, for garnish
pita bread, or naan, or pita chips

Steps:

1. Heat 2-3 cups water to a boil. Add lentils and cook uncovered, until tender. About 12 minutes.
2. Drain lentils. Put in bowl and stir in garlic, ginger, cumin, curry powder and salt.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium. Add chili strips and peanuts. Stir and cook until peanuts are golden, about 2 minutes.
4. Spoon lentil mixture into serving dish. Spoon the peanuts, chili strips and remaining oil over lentils. Garnish with cilantro. Serve warm with chips , naan or pita.