How to make a delicious curry your child loves to dip into!
Dear Families,
I would like to share a Chicken Curry recipe with you as it is one of the children’s favourite dishes, especially in cold winter weather as it is a hearty dish that warms them up. They go for seconds and thirds sometimes! The reason why I love cooking this dish so much is because I can always creatively adjust it and play with the flavours to increase nutrition. I’d like to share the thought process that goes on when I’m cooking.
Using Stock made from scratch.
I do my own chicken or beef stock most of the time, as it is a natural healer and immune booster on its own. It’s a simple task to make our own using bones and off cuts from the butcher, adding onions, garlic, celery and carrots and it’s done! (If you don’t have enough time to make your own stock, or choose low-sodium options from the supermarket.
Using Organic Coconut Cream
Coconut cream is one of the richest sources of good fat when it is consumed in moderation, and also provides a natural sweetness to the dish that kids love, aim not to use additional or processed sugar when making all the dishes from curries to baking goods.
Don’t be shy with spices.
There’s always turmeric, smoked paprika, cumin and black pepper, curry powder, and salt in the pantry. Spices not only help enhance the flavours of the ingredients, but also help with their own health properties and can aid in immunity, digestion and numerous health benefits.
Rainbow Vegetables
Veggies are my best friend and this curry dish allows me to use the freshest seasonal vegetables. It gets me excited to see the kids trying new vegetables every time I cook it. We all know the benefits of good veggies, I like including diced roasted pumpkin and sneaking in sautéed onion garlic, carrot, and zucchini and include broccoli and cauliflower which are full of fibre and great for health. (I used shredded poached chicken for recipe)
Add Pulses!
I like to include extra protein and natural fibre by adding chickpeas or lentils to the dish to make it hearty and provide extra nutrition.
Low-GI Carbs
Serve dishes with Basmati or Brown Rice as they are low GI, which helps keep the children feeling full and are digested slowly during the day, giving them a balance of energy. (You may also use the same stock for the rice)
Bon appetit!
Nergis SARA
