At Story House Early Learning, mealtimes are more than just food on a plate; they’re moments of comfort, discovery, and full tummies. Behind the scenes at our Lara centre, our talented Chef Irena has been serving up nutritious, delicious meals with heart.
With a deep passion for creating child-friendly meals packed with goodness, Chef Irena has perfected dishes that our little learners genuinely look forward to. Curious what’s on the menu?
Today, we’re sharing one of these family favourites straight from Chef Irena’s kitchen, her much-loved Lentil and Sweet Potato Dhal recipe. Packed with nutrients and hidden veg, this one’s a hit at lunchtime and perfect for the whole family to recreate at home.
Chef Irena’s Lentil and Sweet Potato Dhal
Ingredients
- Rice
- 1 large onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 cans Lentils (480g)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 large sweet Potato
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 litre Veggie Stock
- 1 tablespoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 tablespoon Curry Powder (Vegeta)
- 1 can Coconut Cream
Method
- Add your desired amount of rice to a rice cooker or pot for cooking
- In a large pot, fry the onion and grated carrots.
- Once soft add tomato paste, lentils, and uncooked sweet potato stir for 3 minutes then add garlic, curry powder, turmeric, veggie stock, 1 cup of water, and curry powder to the pot.
- Leave it to boil once the sweet potato is soft add coconut cream and boil on low-medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Serve with cooked rice.
Whether it’s their first taste of Dhal or a regular favourite, this dish is always a winner at Story House. It’s hearty, wholesome, and made with love, just how Chef Irena likes it.
Stay tuned for more recipes and behind-the-scenes moments from our incredible team of educators, carers, and chefs.
