Lentil Dip Recipe

Name: Lentil Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Chana Dal Or Chana Lentil; 1/2 cups Urad Dal Or White Lentil; 2 Tablespoons Raw Peanuts; 4 Tablespoons Yogurt; 1 whole Green Chili, Deseeded; 6 leaves Fresh Curry Leaves; 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder; 2 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 cups Water; 2 Tablespoons Clarified Butter Or Olive Oil; 2 whole Dried Red Chili, Whole; 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed; 2 To 3 Fresh Curry Leaves, Chopped; 1 pinch Asafetida

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Chana Dal Or Chana Lentil
1/2 cups Urad Dal Or White Lentil
2 Tablespoons Raw Peanuts
4 Tablespoons Yogurt
1 whole Green Chili, Deseeded
6 leaves Fresh Curry Leaves
1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
2 teaspoons Salt
1/4 cups Water
2 Tablespoons Clarified Butter Or Olive Oil
2 whole Dried Red Chili, Whole
1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
2 To 3 Fresh Curry Leaves, Chopped
1 pinch Asafetida

1
Heat a medium nonstick pan over medium heat.
2
Add chana dal, urad dal and peanuts.
3
Dry roast them over low heat for 2-3 minutes or till they become golden in color.
4
Remove from heat and cool completely.
5
In a hand blender jar, add the roasted dal, peanuts, yogurt, green chili, curry leaves, red chili powder, salt, water and blend till a smooth and thick paste is formed.
6
(If the paste is dry, add few more spoonfuls of water accordingly.)
7
Heat a small nonstick pan over medium heat.
8
Add oil, whole red chili, mustard seed, curry leaves and asafetida.
9
Saute for 1 minute and switch off the heat.
10
Pour this over the prepared chutney paste and serve fresh.

119

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Chana Dal Or Chana Lentil, 1/2 cups Urad Dal Or White Lentil, 2 Tablespoons Raw Peanuts, 4 Tablespoons Yogurt, and more.

Yes, Lentil Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lentil Dip

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Variations & substitutions

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