Yellow Lentil and Carrot Weaning Daal

This mellow, sunshine-yellow daal is packed with gentle flavour and nourishing ingredients, perfect for little ones starting their food journey. Made ...with soft-cooked lentils, carrots, and peppers, it’s full of natural goodness and easy to adapt for the whole family. Simply skip the salt for babies, then season to taste for older children or adults. It freezes well, making it a handy batch-cook option for busy weeks. Read more This mellow, sunshine-yellow daal is packed with gentle flavour and nourishing ingredients, perfect for little ones starting their food journey. Made with soft-cooked lentils, carrots, and peppers, it’s full of natural goodness and easy to adapt for the whole family. Simply skip the salt for babies, then season to taste for older children or adults. It freezes well, making it a handy batch-cook option for busy weeks.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
25 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Ingredients
Serves 6
Swaps: coconut oil
white onion
finely diced
garlic cloves
finely grated
finely grated peeled
coriander (ground)
turmeric powder
red lentils (dried)
carrot
peeled and finely diced or grated
yellow pepper
finely diced
vegetable stock
Swaps: chicken stock
for for a no-salt option
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Herbs &
spices
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Ingredients
Serves 6
Swaps: coconut oil
white onion
finely diced
garlic cloves
finely grated
finely grated peeled
coriander (ground)
turmeric powder
red lentils (dried)
carrot
peeled and finely diced or grated
yellow pepper
finely diced
vegetable stock
Swaps: chicken stock
for for a no-salt option

Ingredients

Serves 6
Swaps: coconut oil
white onion
finely diced
garlic cloves
finely grated
finely grated peeled
coriander (ground)
turmeric powder
red lentils (dried)
carrot
peeled and finely diced or grated
yellow pepper
finely diced
vegetable stock
Swaps: chicken stock
for for a no-salt option

Method

Your notes

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened.

3

Add the coriander and turmeric, stirring for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

4

Add the lentils, carrot, and yellow pepper, stirring to coat in the spices. Add the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes, until the vegetables and lentils are soft.

5

Mash or blend to the desired consistency.

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Recipe categories: Indian, Kid Friendly, Legumes
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