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Lentil Curry

May 29, 2012 By Little Grazers 9 Comments

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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.

Little Grazers Lentil Curry - dairy free, fussy eaters, blw, baby led weaning, family meals, kids meals, vegetarian

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!!

Little Grazers Lentil Curry - dairy free, fussy eaters, blw, baby led weaning, family meals, kids meals, vegetarian Little Grazers Lentil Curry - dairy free, fussy eaters, blw, baby led weaning, family meals, kids meals, vegetarian

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Filed Under: Baby Led Weaning, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Family Meals, Featured, Fussy Eaters, Gluten Free, Kids Meals, Nut Free, Vegetarian Tagged With: baby led weaning, blw, coconut, curry, dairy free, family meals, fussy eaters, gluten free, kids meals, lentils, vegetarian

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  1. Emma McKeating

    September 9, 2016 at 9:36 am

    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

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    • Little Grazers

      September 14, 2016 at 1:05 am

      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 🙂

      Reply
      • Emma McKeating

        September 14, 2016 at 9:54 am

        Perfect – thank you!

        Reply
  2. jojo2816

    October 7, 2016 at 9:40 am

    Hi can I give this to my 8 month old?

    Reply
    • Little Grazers

      October 16, 2016 at 3:11 pm

      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 🙂

      Reply
  3. Andrew

    December 5, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    Hello,
    Are the Red Lentils straight dry from the packet or should they be soaked first or use canned lentils.
    Thank you,
    Regards,
    Andrew

    Reply
    • Little Grazers

      December 6, 2016 at 8:41 pm

      Hi these are dry red lentils. You don’t need to soak lentils prior to cooking. Hope that helps 🙂

      Reply
  4. Sam

    February 9, 2018 at 1:52 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Little Grazers

      May 25, 2018 at 2:09 pm

      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.

      Reply

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