Chicken Cauliflower Curry For Kids - Veggie Loaded

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Chicken Cauliflower Curry For Kids - Veggie Loaded

A mild, creamy chicken curry for kids that's veggie-loaded and family-approved.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Family Dinner Ideas

Cuisine: Indian Inspired

Keyword: Chicken cauliflower Curry, Chicken Curry For Kids

Servings: large servings

Calories: 504kcal

Author: Stacey

Ingredients

600 grams chicken breast 1 lb
2 Tablespoons oil
1 brown onion
2-3 Tablespoons curry spice mix for kids
3 Tablespoons tomato paste 50 grams
1 ½ cups pumpkin (cubed) 200 grams, approx. ¼ of a small pumpkin
1 cup carrot (grated) 200 grams, approx. 2 medium carrots
1 ½ cups cauliflower florets 150 grams, approx. ¼ small cauliflower
1 can coconut milk 400mls, 13.5 oz
1 cup chicken stock or water
1 Tablespoon vinegar
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
2 handfuls baby spinach

Instructions

Prep Your Ingredients: Dice chicken, finely dice onion, grate carrots, cube pumpkin, and roughly chop cauliflower.
Make Cauliflower Coconut Milk: Blend the cauliflower and coconut milk together until completely smooth.You can use a food processor or blender to make your cauliflower smoothie!.
Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a large pan with a lid. Sauté onions until soft and just golden.
Add Spice & Paste: Stir in the tomato paste and curry spice mix. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Add Veggies: Stir in pumpkin and carrot to coat in the spice mix.
Simmer: Pour in the cauliflower-coconut blend, stock, and add chicken. Stir well, bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes until chicken is cooked and veggies are tender.
Finish: Stir in baby spinach, vinegar, and soy sauce. Simmer uncovered for a minute or two to wilt spinach.
Serve: With rice and your favourite kid-friendly sides.

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Notes

For this recipe you will need my curry spice mix for kids (or your favourite store bought curry powder)
Blending cauliflower into the coconut milk is a great way to sneak in extra veggies.
Make a double batch and freeze leftovers—they defrost and reheat beautifully.
Let the kids choose their own toppings and sides—this helps with acceptance.
Chicken: Chicken breast is quick-cooking and lean. You can swap for chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
Curry spice mix: I use my Curry Spice Mix for Kids but you can use a mild store-bought curry powder.
Cauliflower: This is blended into the coconut milk to create a smooth, veggie-rich curry base.
Pumpkin & carrot: Adds sweetness and body. You can sub with sweet potato if preferred.
Soy sauce: Adds depth—swap for tamari if gluten-free.
Vinegar: Brightens the flavour at the end—use apple cider or white vinegar

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