Batch-cook mixed vegetable and dal stew

Ingredients

For 6 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

• 200 g moong (green gram) split dal, about 1 cup
• 150 g lauki (bottle gourd / doodhi), diced
• 2 carrots carrot, diced
• 150 g pumpkin, diced
• 2 tomatoes tomato, chopped
• 1 onion onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 0.5 tsp turmeric (haldi)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1.2 l water

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

1. 1Step 1. Heat the oil, splutter the cumin seeds, then sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
2. 2Step 2. Add the tomato and turmeric and cook for 3–4 minutes.
3. 3Step 3. Stir in the dal, all the vegetables and the water and bring to the boil.
4. 4Step 4. Simmer, partly covered, for 25–30 minutes until the dal and vegetables are very soft.
5. 5Step 5. Cool, then divide into portions for the fridge or freezer.

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