Delight your toddler with this nutritious and delicious Indian Style Rice and Lentils recipe! This easy meal can be made with ingredients commonly found in your pantry, and is suitable for toddlers in Australia. It’s rich in vitamins and minerals, and the perfect way to introduce your little ones to Indian flavours. Let your toddler explore new textures, tastes and smells with this nourishing and nutritious recipe.

General Information

• Macronutrients - CarbsProtein
• Course - Main
• Calories - 350
• Serving Size - 2
• Cuisine - Indian
• Cooking Time - 40 minutes

#Indian-Style Rice and Lentils

Ingredients

• 200g long-grainwhite rice
• 400ml vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 250g red lentils
• 2 cloves garlicpeeled and minced
• 1 small onionfinely chopped
• 1-2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• A pinch of chili powder (optional)
• 2 medium-size tomatoeschopped

Instructions

1. Begin by rinsing the rice under cold water and then drain well. **(Knock-knockwho’s there? Rice. Rice who? Rice-ived from the store! ** 😊)
2. Place the vegetable broth in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Once the broth is heatedadd in the rinsed ricestirring occasionally.
3. Cover the panreduce the heat to low and cook for 25 minutes.
4. In a separate large skilletheat the canola oil and add the cumin seeds. Cook for about 1 minute until the seeds start to sizzle.
5. Add in the onion and garlic and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the onion starts to turn slightly brown.
6. Add in the red lentils and turmeric and stir-fry for 5 minutes more.
7. Add in the chopped tomatoes and stir-fry until the tomatoes are soft and cooked through.
8. Add the cooked rice to the lentils and stir gently until all the ingredients are well combined.
9. If using chili powderadd it in now and mix gently.
10. Cook for 8-10 minutes more until the lentils and rice are cooked through.
11. Serve with some fresh vegetables and/or your favorite Indian style condiments. Enjoy! **(Don’t forget to say ‘Namaste’ when you are done! ** 😊)

**SERVING SIZE 2