In my family, we try to prepare fresh mealsas often as possible. And every family member takes a turn – otherwise it wouldn’t be feasible! From my point of view, it is very important that children already experience how good freshly cooked food tastes and how important it is for health. What you learn as a child is often never forgotten. The children can help and learn step by step how to cook themselves. In my opinion, cooking for yourself and cooking fresh meals is an important prerequisite for good health. That is why we try to eat as few ready-made meals as possible.
Today I would like to introduce you to a quick and tasty recipe for a lentil dal that I like to cook.
First of all: dal is filling because it contains a lot of protein. It can be prepared vegan and is gluten-free.
Lentils contain a lot of fiber, which is very important food for our gut bacteria. Spices such as curry and cumin are used. Curry contains a lot of turmeric, which is a bitter substance and has anti-inflammatory effects. Cumin ensures that the lentils are easier to digest and lead to less bloating. Ginger also stimulates digestion and improves tolerability. For some people, dal is not so well tolerated, for example in cases of histamine intolerance or gout, but here too everyone has to try individually what works and what does not.
I usually cook double the amount so that there is enough for everyone, or it can be reheated the next day. After all, you don’t have time to prepare a fresh meal every day…
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