Stage 1 · 6mIndian20 min2 servings · ~90 g each
Smooth Moong Dal
Gentle, easy-to-digest yellow dal — protein, iron and folate. Serve the whole dal, not just dal water.
Contains: Milk
Good for:
Growth
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp split yellow moong dal25 g dry
½ tsp ghee3 g raw
a pinch of turmeric0.3 g dry
a pinch of ground cumin0.3 g dry
Breast milk, formula or water used to adjust texture is not counted in nutrition.
Method
- 1
Rinse the dal well and soak 20 minutes if you have time.
- 2
Pressure-cook with 200 ml water and turmeric for 3–4 whistles (or simmer 25 min) until completely soft.
- 3
Blend smooth, adding water to a thick-soup consistency.
- 4
Stir in ghee and cumin.
How to serve
Smooth and thick; spoon-feed.
Storage
Fridge up to 2 days in a sealed container, or freeze in ice-cube trays up to 1 month. Reheat until steaming, stir, and cool before serving.
Tips
- Serve with a little mango or tomato in the same meal — vitamin C boosts iron absorption.