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.