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Family dal with rice

Family dal with rice

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

  1. Soften the onion and garlic; add the spices for a minute. Add the lentils, tomatoes and 600 ml water.
  2. Simmer 25 minutes until thick. Wilt in the spinach.
  3. 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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