SPICY LENTIL DIP

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Indian spices lace this spicy, delicious dip. It's great served with naan or pita chips!

Provided by Noni

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup red lentils
1 onion, chopped
2 ½ cups water
2 teaspoons curry powder
¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 teaspoon cumin seeds

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan combine the lentils, onion and water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes or until lentils are soft. Pass lentils through a food mill or blend them in a blender.
  • Toast curry powder and cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant. Add cayenne, oil and garlic. Saute for 1 minute.
  • Stir spice mixture into lentils and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

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