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.