Indian Lentil And Split Pea Spread

Serves: 6

Jadyn Kohler

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

61

Spice

56

Sweetness

56

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tsps

Turmeric

2 tsps

Ground Cumin

1 tsp

Chili Powder

Directions:

1

) Serve with pita bread

2

Cook lentils and split peas in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 35 minutes

3

Drain

4

Heat 1/3 cup oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat

5

Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes

6

Add turmeric and cumin and stir 1 minutes

7

Transfer mixture to processor

8

Add lentils and split peas, cilantro, lemon juice, chili powder and remaining 3 tablespoons oil

9

Process until smooth

10

Season generously with salt and pepper

11

Transfer to medium bowl

12

(Can be prepared 1 day ahead

13

Cover and refrigerate

14

Bring to room temperature before serving

15

Cook lentils and split peas in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 35 minutes

16

Drain

17

Heat 1/3 cup oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat

18

Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes

19

Add turmeric and cumin and stir 1 minutes

20

Transfer mixture to processor

21

Add lentils and split peas, cilantro, lemon juice, chili powder and remaining 3 tablespoons oil

22

Process until smooth

23

Season generously with salt and pepper

24

Transfer to medium bowl

25

(Can be prepared 1 day ahead

26

Cover and refrigerate

27

Bring to room temperature before serving

28

) Serve with pita bread