Free kids recipe book for fussy eaters has 10 minute curry recipe that follows NHS advice

Organic brand Ella’s Kitchen has shared a fuss-free chicken curry recipe to help households cook up a storm in the kitchen, creating meals the whole family wants to eat. And it’s latest Mild, Sweet, and Creamy Curry is said to help families boost their little-ones’ taste buds.

Filled with fresh ginger, aromatics, and healthy amounts of sweet potato and carrot the aromatic meal has been created to help youngsters get comfortable with new foods. The recipe takes just 10 minutes to prep and 30 minutes to cook (overall so you’re not stood the hob the whole time), so ideal for busy households on a mission to serve nutritious meals with little effort.

It even has hidden mango chunks, not only does this create a natural taste similar to the popular mango chutney side with curry but it’s another way of getting a five-a-day into toddler and fussy kids diets. And it can all be blended down for youngster’s under 10-months.

It’s part of the brands new guide, designed to help parents get creative with meal ideas. Filled with ideas to get youngsters on board with fruit and veg, from the same creators of the organic soft food pouches that are often seen fully-stocked on supermarket shelves.

And it won’t cost you a penny to get hold of, as it’s available to anyone that signs up to join Ella’s friends online community, after joining and logging into your account you’ll get a free digital version. Parents can they enter details about their child, entering favourite foods, what they want their little-one’s diet to look like, and meal style’s that suit their home – from simple quick dishes to longer slow cooks.

The free downloadable guide is jam-packed with handy tips, tricks and inspiration

NHS England recognises the importance of introducing soft food to babies from the age of six months and above, promoting the introduction of flavours to help little ones develop fussy taste buds. However it’s a lot easier said than done, which is why Ella’s Kitchen is handing out a free guide.

Ella’s Kitchen say: “By giving your toddler a variety of different foods, the more likely they are to try and accept new foods”. On their site, Ella’s Kitchen says it can also help create a ‘more balanced diet’, the guide is filled with creative ideas to sneak veg onto plates in ways that are likely to get little ones attention and not see them turn their noses up at broccoli, carrots, sweet potato or sprouts.

If fussy eating is a problem around your dinner table theirs also tips from experts on ways on tackling this including family-style meal times (serving up food in the middle of table and everyone helping themselves) to play ideas. This links in with sensory play, a way of toddlers getting used to different textures, colours and smells before actually eating the food.

Ella’s Kitchen Sweet and Creamy Curry method

Start by heating the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and garlic. Fry for one minure while stirring and then add the chicken pieces. Cook for three to four minutes over a medium heat, until the pieces are golden brown all over.

Then add the grated ginger, curry powder and cook for one minute. Next add the sweet potato and carrots followed by the coconut milk, stock and mango. Mix everything well and bring the liquid to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes until the sweet potato is soft.

Lastly add in the beans and cook for another three minutes before serving with rice or naan bread. You can add a top of parsely too to finish, if this added fresh herb goes down well in your house.

For more inspiration Waterstones also sells a hard-back version, Ella’s Kitchen The First Foods Book, for £16.99. Amazon also sells a collection of Ella’s Kitchen books for £29.99. The set includes four books; The First Foods Book, The Cook Book, The Big Baking Book, and The Easy Family Cookbook the organic one. Or there’s Amazon’s best selling children’s food book, Annabel Karmel’s New Complete Baby & Toddler Meal Planner for £13.19.