Curried Lentil Pate
2 tb Safflower or peanut oil 1 md Onion, chopped 2 Cloves garlic, minced or put -through press 2 ts Curry powder 1/4 ts Turmeric 1/4 ts Chili powder 1/2 ts Cumin seeds 1 c Dried le...
Ingredients
- 2tb safflower or peanut oil
- 1md onion, chopped
- 2Cloves garlic, minced or put
- 1/4ts turmeric
- 1/4ts chili powder
- 1/2ts cumin seeds
- 1c dried lentils, washed and
- 1ts sea salt
Directions
- 1
2 tb Safflower or peanut oil 1 md Onion, chopped 2 Cloves garlic, minced or put -through press 2 ts Curry powder 1/4 ts Turmeric 1/4 ts Chil
- 2
Heat vegetable or peanut oil in heavy bottomed saucepan or soup pot and add onion, garlic and spices and saute gently until onion is tender,
- 3
Add lentils and water, bring to boil, add salt, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour or until tender
- 4
Add more liquid if necessary
- 5
Remove from heat and drain
- 6
Preheat oven to 400F
- 7
Puree lentils in blender or food processor with remaining ingredients
- 8
Adjust seasonings and pour into a buttered pate terrine or casserole