Spicy Lentil Dip recipe

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Ingredients

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

Nutrition Info

53.2 calories
carbohydrate: 7.7 g
cholesterol: : -
fat: 1.2 g
fiber: 1.9 g
protein: 3.3 g
saturatedFat: 0.1 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 1.9 mg
sugar: 0.6 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Toast curry powder and cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant. Add cayenne, oil and garlic. Saute for 1 minute.

  3. Stir spice mixture into lentils and serve.

Recipe Yield

2 cups

Recipe Note

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

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