• 1  cup  red lentils
• 2 1/2  cup  water
• 1  tablespoon  safflower oil
• 1  cup  diced onions
• 1 1/2  cup  peeled, cored & diced apples
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4  cup  raisins
• 1  teaspoon  curry powder
• 1  teaspoon  garam masala
• 1/4  cup  coconut milk
• 2  tablespoon  lemon juice
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet and saute the onions, apples, and garlic with a dash of salt for about 5 minutes on medium heat. Add the raisins, curry powder, and the garam masala, if using, and continue to saute for 10 minutes, until tender.

In a food processor or blender, puree the cooked lentils and sauteed onion mix with the coconut milk and lemon juice. Add the salt and adjust to taste.

Serve at room temp or chilled.