We made a batch of this yesterday. It was a great afternoon snack on low
carb pita. It also went nicely with soy tortilla chips.
Spicy flavor, high fiber and low GI make this a nice addition to my meal
plan.

-= Exported from BigOven =-

Lentil and Split Pea Dip

A spicy, low fat alternative to commercial spreads. Very high in Potassium
and fiber.

Recipe By: Pete & Peggy Romfh
Serving Size: 16
Cuisine: Indian
Main Ingredient: Lentils
Categories: Low Sugar, Diabetic, Vegetarian, Vegan, Meatless, Low Fat,
Simple - Easy, Snacks, Hors dOeuvres, Brunch, Appetizers

-= Ingredients =-
1 cup dried lentils ; - picked over (toor dal)
1 cup split peas ; - picked over
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup red onion ; - chopped
2 tablespoons garlic ; - chopped
2 teaspoons turmeric powder
2 teaspoons cumin seeds ; - toasted and ground
1 cup Cilantro leaves ; -chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon chili powder ; - Indian style preferred
1/8 teaspoon Salt ; - to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper ; - freshly ground
1/4 cup Water ; - as needed

-= Instructions =-
Cook lentils and split peas in large pot of boiling salted water until very
tender, about 35 minutes. Drain.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion
and garlic and sauté until onion is soft. Add turmeric and cumin and cook 30
seconds. Transfer mixture to a food processor. Add cooked lentils and split
peas, cilantro, lemon juice, chili powder and remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
Process until smooth. Adjust consistency with water as desired (thick as a
spread or thin as a dip). Season generously with salt and pepper. Transfer
to a medium bowl.

Serve with warm naan or pita bread that has been brushed with garlic
flavored olive oil.
For a lower carb alternative try soy-based tortilla chips.

Adapted from recipe by Chef Bobby Flay

Each (1/4 cup) serving, exclusive of any bread, contains an estimated:
Cals: 106, FatCals: 17, TotFat: 2g
SatFat: 0g, PolyFat: 0g, MonoFat: 2g
Chol: 0mg, Na: 25mg, K: 273mg
TotCarbs: 26g, Fiber: 7g, Sugars: 2g
NetCarbs: 19g, Protein: 7g


** Recipe, with photo, at: http://www.bigoven.com/recipe161520 **
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Pete Romfh, Telecom Geek & Amateur Gourmet.
http://www.bigoven.com/~promfh
promfh (at) hal-pc (dot) org