Soft Rice with Mild Dal
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Soft Rice with Mild Dal

Classic comfort combination of soft rice with gentle, well-cooked dal

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Total

30 min

Yield

2-3 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rice
  • 1/4 cup moong dal or masoor dal
  • 1 cup water for dal
  • 1 tsp ghee
  • Pinch of turmeric
  • Salt to taste (minimal)
  • Optional: 1 tbsp mixed vegetables

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook dal

    Pressure cook dal with turmeric until very soft and mushy.

  2. 2

    Cook rice

    Cook rice separately until soft and fluffy.

  3. 3

    Combine and serve

    Serve rice with dal, mixed with ghee. Add cooked vegetables if desired.

Nutrition Info

Per serving: 1/2 cup rice + dal

Calories

125

Notes & Tips

  • Dal should be very soft and well-cooked for easy digestion
  • Can mash lightly if needed for younger toddlers

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