Gentle Indian Curry of Pumpkin and Green Lentils
Like most curries, this tastes even better when reheated the next day. Curries freeze well and can be frozen in small amounts, which is handy and economical. Serve the curry with steamed rice and your favourite condiment, such as plain yoghurt with grated cucumber.
Ingredients 17
250 g green lentils, soaked overnight, drained, we like the puy lentils
80 g ghee
2 spring onions, (scallions), thinly sliced
2 green chillies, deseeded, finely chopped, omit for babies
1⁄2 tsp caraway seeds
1⁄4 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 tbsp tomato paste, (concentrated purée)
1 tsp mustard seeds
1⁄4 tsp ground coriander
250 g pumpkin, (squash), skin and seeds removed, roughly chopped into small chunks
500 ml water, vegetable stock or chicken stock, quality stock, preferably preservative and additive free
400 ml coconut cream
sea salt, to taste, omit for babies
100 g baby English spinach leaves
To Serve
steamed rice
1 hard-boiled egg, halved
crushed roasted peanuts
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Method 7
Heat the in a medium heavy-based saucepan over medium–low heat. Add the and and cook for 2 minutes until slightly soft and translucent.
Stir in the and and fry for about 2 minutes.
Add the , , , and .
Add the or stock and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, add the and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the and are tender.
Season as required, then gently stir in the .
Serve with steamed rice, and topped with the halved and crushed .
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Pam Brook's tips
For younger babies purée until smooth with a little steamed rice or pilaf. Add a teaspoon of plain yoghurt and a dollop of smooth, unsalted peanut butter. Allow to cool before serving.
For older babies mash with pilaf or some steamed rice. Serve with plain yoghurt and a dollop of smooth, unsalted peanut butter. Allow to cool before serving.
For toddlers top the curry with chopped hard-boiled egg, yoghurt and finely chopped peanuts or a dollop of peanut butter. Allow to cool before serving.
