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First Dal for Babies

A simple dal recipe for babies with sweet potato, split yellow peas (chana dal) and a just a hint of fragrant spice. Salt free, creamy and sweet, babies will love this first taste of lentil dal, which can be pureed smooth or served with a little texture depending on their age and stage. This is an iron and protein rich baby food suitable from 6 months plus.
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup (100 g) of dried yellow lentils, aka chana dal
  • ½ of a sweet potato, chopped into small chunks
  • 1 small tomato, deseeded and chopped finely
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp minced or grated ginger
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • 1.5 cups of water

Instructions 

  • In a small saucepan, heat a little olive oil or coconut oil. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant.
  • Add the tomato, turmeric, garam masala, sweet potato and lentils and then 1.5 cups of water.
  • Simmer for up to 1 hour, until the lentils are soft and the sweet potato is melting in. If the dal seems too thick at any point, add another 1/2 cup of water.
  • Optional: Puree until you achieve the desired texture.
Calories: 47kcal