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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Curried Lentil Dip

Here is a new favorite that is great for a picnic lunch, potluck, or snack around the house. Quick and easy, healthy, and super yummy. This recipe has been adapted from Moosewood Restaurant.

What You Need:
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 1 Tbl. oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 apple, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 3 peeled and diced garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 2 Tbl lemon juice
  • cilantro (optional)
What You Do:
  • Bring lentils and water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes
  • While lentils are cooking, heat oil in skillet and saute the onions, garlic and apples fr about 5 minutes. Add the raisins and spices and cook for another 10 minutes.
  • In a food processor or blender, puree the lentils, the onion mixture and the coconut milk and lemon juice.
  • Top with cilantro and serve with warm pita. Yum!
  • Warning: this does get a bot crusty if left at room temperature for too long, so enjoy while still warm if possible.
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