Spicy Lentil Dip

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

Submitted by Noni
Updated on July 14, 2022
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
2 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 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

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

53 Calories
1g Fat
8g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 53
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 122mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.