This is quite a mild curry (when you omit the red chilli), so most kids will love it or if your kids are a bit older and can handle a bit more spice, it is great with a bit more heat. My kids love this either with rice or just scoop it up with some heated naan bread.
Serves 4 (2 adults and 2 kids)
Ingredients
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 carrots, finely grated
- 1 courgette, finely grated
- 1 red chilli, finely chopped (optional, depends how hot your kids can handle)
- 1 cup (240ml) of red lentils
- 3 cups (720ml) of low sodium vegetable stock
- 1 cup (240ml of coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons of ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons of ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- 2 bay leaves
- fresh coriander
- 1 tablespoon of ghee or olive oil
Directions
Add the ghee to a Large saucepan over a medium high heat. Add the onion, red chili and garlic and fry for 2-3 mins.
Add the carrot and courgette and fry for a further 5 mins to soften.
Stir in the lentils, spices, and bay leaves and mix to evenly coat. Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, add coconut milk, cover and simmer for approx 40mins, until most of liquid is absorbed and lentils are softened.
Top with some fresh chopped coriander and serve with rice
Enjoy!!
Hello!
This looks delicious! Is it ok to freeze? I’m expecting my second baby and looking for things to cook and fill the freezer with in advance!
Thanks
Hi Emma,
Yes I freeze this all the time, it freezes really well. I just put it into portion containers and then can take some out as needed. Hope tht helps 🙂
Perfect – thank you!
Hi can I give this to my 8 month old?
Hi yes you can, my daughter absolutely loved this recipe from a very young age, be prepared for a bit of a mess, but she scooped it up with hr hands and scoffed it with no issues 🙂
Hello,
Are the Red Lentils straight dry from the packet or should they be soaked first or use canned lentils.
Thank you,
Regards,
Andrew
Hi these are dry red lentils. You don’t need to soak lentils prior to cooking. Hope that helps 🙂
Hi,
just tried your recipe today for my husband and 15 months old, and it was a big success! So happy lunch was quick and smooth for a change with my fussy little one. Thank you for sharing!
thank you Sam – this was one of my daughter’s favourites when baby led weaning, she would literally scoop it up with her hands and shove in her mouth. Not so much a fan now she is older, she is going through a fuss stage right now, but that just means more for me.