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Masoor (red lentil) dal

This simple red lentil dal from First Steps Nutrition Trust can be cooked in one step and is designed for the whole family.

Ingredients

  • 200g red lentils (about 1 cup / 250ml dried red lentils)
  • 400ml water
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon chaat masala powder
  • 2cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1 small onion, peeled and finely diced

Method

Put all the ingredients into a saucepan and simmer with the lid on, on a medium heat, until the lentils and vegetables are cooked. This recipe makes 4 portions of about 120g each.


Contribution by:

First Steps Nutrition Trust
Eating Better alliance member
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First Steps Nutrition Trust is an independent public health nutrition charity. They endeavour to fill practical and policy-relevant information gaps and provide resources for health workers supporting eating well from pre-conception to five years.

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