Pumpkin and Red Lentil Dhal
This delicious pumpkin and red lentil dhal is a great way to introduce your baby to some mild spices (because babies love flavour too!), while also giving them all important iron thanks to the red lentils.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 3 cups
Suitable for freezing
Suitable from 6 months (or whenever your baby starts solids)
Ingredients
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground coriander
250g pumpkin, roughly chopped
1/2 cup red lentils
1 cup salt reduced chicken or vegetable stock
1 1/2 cups water
Method
1. Peel pumpkin and chop into 2cm chunks
2. Place all ingredients in a large saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes or until pumpkin is very soft
3. Blend using a stick blender or in food processor until smooth (alternatively, mash well with a fork)
Step 2
Step 3
Tip: Any leftover puree can be turned into a delicious soup by adding stock and a little coconut milk.