PREPARATION TIME

10 mins

COOKING TIME

20 mins

AGE GROUP

10 – 12 months

INGREDIENTS

200g red lentils

400ml water or salt free vegetable stock

1/2 onion finely diced

1 tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon of cumin

METHOD

1. Rinse lentils thoroughly in a strainer under the tap with cold water.

2. Over a medium heat, melt butter in a small pot, then add onion & cumin and cook until onion is soft but not coloured.

3. Add water/stock and lentils to pan.

4. Simmer gently for 15 – 20 minutes until lentils are soft.

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