This mild chicken curry is a brilliant addition to your family menu – especially if you like mild, yet flavourful, recipes that the whole family can enjoy. It’s also a great bit of comfort food during the colder months!

Makes: 4 portions

Suitable from: 10 months

Prep: 15 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Suitable for: freezing

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 skinless chicken breast or thigh, cut into 1cm cubes
• 1 tsp cumin
• Pinch curry powder or garam masala
• 1 tsp paprika
• 3 medium ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 300ml unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
• 80g frozen or fresh broccoli florets chopped small

Method

• Heat the oil in a heavy based casserole dish, add the onion and stir-fry on medium-low heat for 3-4mins until soft and golden.
• Add the chicken, cumin, paprika and curry or garam masala powder and fry until the chicken is browned all over.
• Add the tomato pieces and garlic and continue to stir-fry for a further 2-3mins.
• Add the coconut milk, desiccated coconut and broccoli florets and simmer on low heat for a further 8 -10mins, stirring occasionally until the chicken is tender. If at any point the curry looks dry, add a little extra water and continue to simmer.
• Chop the chicken to the appropriate lump size for your baby and serve with cooked rice or pasta.