The Brightside: Pumpkin Miso Dahl From Nurture The Seed
Dahl is my most recommended food for postpartum mothers - it's easy to make, gently spiced, warm, nourishing and comforting - and it can be eaten with one hand! It's also an excellent meal for babies as it's high in protein, iron and zinc. Below, you will find a simple recipe to accommodate both mother and baby.
Serves six adults
Ingredients:
- Salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil or ghee
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cinnamon stick (or 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon)
- 1 x 400 ml coconut milk
- 1 x 400 ml tin diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- 2 cups bone broth/stock
- 500 g pumpkin, chopped into 1.5 cm cubes
To serve:
Rice/quinoa, greek yoghurt, chilli flakes, coriander, lime juice, fried egg.
Method:
2. Heat oil/ghee in a large, heavy-based pot over low heat.
3. Add the onion and cook for five minutes.
4. Add garlic and ginger and cook for another five minutes.
5. Add the turmeric, cumin and cinnamon, cook for one minute, then add the lentils and stir.
6. Add the coconut milk, tinned tomatoes, miso, broth, pumpkin and 1/2 cup water.
7. Bring to the boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and gently simmer for 25-30 minutes.
8. Stir occasionally. Add additional water/broth if it's getting dry. Adjust for salt (if serving to your baby, add salt after you remove their portion).
Serve with any of the options listed above.
To make a puree for babies:
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By Renee Jennings & Georgia Gregory
Nurture the Seed is the ultimate nutrition guide for expecting mums. With 35 delicious recipes, Nurture the Seed will help you eat nutritious food with confidence.
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Pumpkin & Almond Slice
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