Baby Dhal Purée

Dinner, Lunch

Baby Dhal Purée

⏱ 50min

Babies will love this deliciously sweet and creamy dhal.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dried split red lentils (rinsed and drained)
  • 1/2 sweet potato (cut into cubes)
  • 1 onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp cumin (ground)
  • 1/4 tsp ginger (minced or grated)
  • 1/2 tsp mild curry powder
  • 1 1/2 cup bone broth (or water)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the onion, ginger and garlic until soft
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix together until well combined.
  3. Simmer for approximately 45 minutes, stirring regularly until the lentils are soft. If the dahl seems too thick, add more bone broth or water until desired consistency is reached.
  4. Using a stick blender or food processor, puree until dahl to preferred texture reached or serve as is.
  5. You can safely store this purée in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Notes

Makes: 4 serves

Freeze: Yes

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