Curried Red Lentil Spread

Name: Curried Red Lentil Spread
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon good curry powder, such as Madras Curry Powder; 1 teaspoon good curry powder, such as Madras Curry Powder; 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds; ½ teaspoon minced fresh serrano chile; 2 cups cooked red lentils, liquid reserved; Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper; Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper; Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation info

Makes about
1½ cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

From the Earth to the Table

By John Ash

Published 1995

About

This simple spread is delicious on crisp pita triangles. Add more or less chile as your taste dictates.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 ta

Starter
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

In a sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the shallots, garlic, curry powder, mustard seeds, and chile until fragrant and the shallots are softened, about 3 minutes. Add to a food processor along with lentils, cilantro, and enough cooking liquid to make a spreadable mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.