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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

  1. Chop the onion and coriander.

  2. Boil the split peas until tender and then drain (approx 20 to 30 minutes).

  3. 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.

  4. Add the cooked split peas and water to the pan, simmer for 5 minutes – add a little extra water if needed.

  5. Sprinkle with coriander then blend or mash until smooth (but with soft lumps). Serve 1 portion in a bowl with a spoon.

  6. Information:

    Try serving with rice to introduce a new texture to your baby.