Delicious dhal recipe
A great dish to introduce your baby to mild spices and lentils.
Age: 6 months or older
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Portions: 8
Ingredients
- Half medium onion, peeled
- 2 to 3 sprigs (5g) fresh coriander
- 65g yellow split peas
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Half tsp garlic puree
- Half tsp chilli powder
- Half tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp water
Method
Chop the onion and coriander.
Boil the split peas until tender and then drain (approx 20 to 30 minutes).
Heat the oil in a pan, add the onions, garlic purée, chilli powder and turmeric – cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the onions start to soften.
Add the cooked split peas and water to the pan, simmer for 5 minutes – add a little extra water if needed.
Sprinkle with coriander then blend or mash until smooth (but with soft lumps). Serve 1 portion in a bowl with a spoon.
Information:
Try serving with rice to introduce a new texture to your baby.
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