Ingredients
1 cup (250mL) water
1 small (120g) potato, chopped
1 tbsp chopped onion
1 small (70g) carrot, chopped
2 tbsp red lentils
50g peeled and chopped pumpkin
Step by step
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Baby Dhal
1. Place water, potato, onion, carrot, lentils and pumpkin in a small saucepan over high heat; bring to the boil; simmer until potato and lentils are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
2. Puree in a food processor or blender until smooth, adding more boiled water if necessary to achieve the required consistency. For older babies, simply mash with a fork.
TIP: The recipe can be doubled and extra servings can be placed in airtight containers and frozen for later use.
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Instructions
1. Place water, potato, onion, carrot, lentils and pumpkin in a small saucepan over high heat; bring to the boil; simmer until potato and lentils are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
2. Puree in a food processor or blender until smooth, adding more boiled water if necessary to achieve the required consistency. For older babies, simply mash with a fork.
TIP: The recipe can be doubled and extra servings can be placed in airtight containers and frozen for later use.
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