Finely chop the onions, garlic, pepper and ginger. In a skillet, sauté the onions and garlic in oil for 5 minutes on medium heat. Take ¼ of the raw garlic and set aside. In a skillet, sauté the onions and garlic in oil for 5 minutes on medium heat. Add the spices and simmer for 1 more minute. Add the cooked lentils, mix well and simmer for 2 more minutes. Transfer to a food processor or blender. Add the remaining ingredients and blend for 15 seconds- you want to make sure there are still some whole lentils in the dip. Add water to reach your desired consistency. Add salt to taste.