Family dal with rice
- Age: 12–18 months (Family food)
- Texture: Family meal
- Prep: 8 min
- Cook: 30 min
- Makes: 2 adults and 2 children
Ingredients
- 200 g red lentils, rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 400 g tinned tomatoes, no added salt
- a large handful spinach
- 200 g rice
Contains: None of the common allergens
Method
- Soften the onion and garlic; add the spices for a minute. Add the lentils, tomatoes and 600 ml water.
- Simmer 25 minutes until thick. Wilt in the spinach.
- Serve on rice. Salt and chilli for the adults at the table.
Safety: Serve your child's portion first, then salt the rest for the adults.
Storage: Fridge 3 days, freezer 2 months.
Tip: Dal is the cheapest iron-rich dinner there is and freezes in any quantity. Make double.
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