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    TEMPT THOSE toddlers!

    Sep 02, 2021 6 minutes

    Mild split pea & spinach dhal

    Introduce your toddler to mild curry flavours with this delicious vegetarian dhal. With yellow split peas, spinach and cashews, it’s tasty and healthy.

    ■ Makes 5 toddler portions ■ Prep 10 mins plus soaking ■ Cook 1 hr 15 mins

    VEGETARIAN

    175g yellow split peas
    ½ tbsp coconut oil
    1 small onion, finely chopped
    1 fat garlic clove, crushed
    ½ tsp yellow mustard seeds
    ¼ tsp turmeric
    1½ tsp mild curry powder
    50g unsalted cashews, chopped
    1 low-salt vegetable stock cube
    100g frozen chopped spinach
    plain yogurt, pitta bread or brown rice, to serve

    1 Soak the yellow split peas in a bowl of water for 20 mins. Rinse thoroughly in a few changes of water.

    2 Heat the oil in a large heavy-based pan. Cook the onion for 5-10 mins, stirring occasionally until softened and starting to caramelise. Add the garlic and spices and cook for a further 1-2 mins, allowing the aromas to release.

    Pulse the cashews in a food processor to fine pieces –

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