Best Spicy Lentil Dip Recipes

Spicy Lentil Dip image

Provided by Noni

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Grilled Pappadums with Spicy Lentil Dip image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories appetizer

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package pappadums, quartered (flavored with garlic, if possible)
Peanut oil
Spicy Lentil Dip:
3 cups cooked lentils
1/2 cup coarsely chopped red onion
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 serrano pepper, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cumin
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

Steps:

Preheat grill. Brush each quarter with oil on both sides. Grill on each side until blistered, about 10 to 12 seconds on each side.
Spicy Lentil Dip: Place lentils, onion, garlic, pepper and vinegar in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil. Season with cumin, salt and pepper and pulse 3 times. Remove to a bowl and garnish with cilantro.

SPICY LENTIL DIP image

Number Of Ingredients 8

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.