Recipe#3473

Title: ADAS CAREH (LENTIL BUTTER)

"Vegetarian Times" March, 1992

   1       c            Uncooked lentils
     1/2   ts           Salt
   2 1/4   c            Water
   1       tb           Olive oil
   6       ea           Green onions, sliced
   1       sm           Garlic clove, minced
   1 1/2   tb           Parsley
   1       d            Cayenne
   1       d            Turmeric
     1/4   c            Water, as needed
  Combine water, lentils, salt in a pot.  Cook till
  lentils are soft. Drain, reserve stock.
  
  Heat oil in skillet & saute onions & garlic till
  onions are translucent. Add parsley & spices & cook
  another minute.  Set aside.
  
  Combine lentils, cooking water & onion mixture in a
  food processor, adding more water a tb at a time as
  needed till the mixture reaches a spreadable
  consistency.
  
  Refrigerate a few hours before serving.  Spread on
  whole grain crackers or use as a vegetable dip.