Spicy Lentil Dip Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Indian Recipes. (Spicy Lentil Dip Recipe). Indian spices lace this spicy, delicious dip. It's great served with naan or pita chips!

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 2 cups

Spicy Lentil Dip Recipe

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

Ada (Adai)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Stir spice mixture into lentils and serve.

Nutritional Information

Spicy Lentil Dip Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 53.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.3g 7%

Carbohydrates: 7.7g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 1.9g 8%

Sugars: 0.6g

Fat: 1.2g 2%

Saturated Fat: 0.1g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 39.4IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg

Vitamin C: 0.7mg 1%

Folate: 1.8mcg 1%

Calcium: 9.6mg 1%

Iron: 0.8mg 5%

Magnesium: 2mg 1%

Potassium: 122.4mg 3%

Sodium: 1.9mg

Calories From Fat: 10.7

*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.