This recipe is part of our Good Square Meal campaign in collaboration with FareShare, the UK’s biggest food waste charity, to fund the distribution of up to 250,000 meals to children who need them most.

As part of the campaign, we’ve collaborated with baby weaning expert Shikha Gill, founder of My Little Food Critic, to create recipes based on Britain’s favourite regional delicacies.

This quick and easy balti, a Birmingham regional delacacy, is packed with vibrant spices and a fantastic way to introduce your baby to new flavours. It stores really well in the freezer and tastes delicious served with naan or rice. The whole family will love this!

Chicken balti curry weaning friendly recipe

Servings: Family

Prep: 10 mins

Cook time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 white or red onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tin of chopped tomatoes
• 500g chicken breast, finely diced
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• ¾ cup water

Steps:

1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over a low-medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft
2. Turn the heat down to low and add the minced ginger and garlic. Sauté for a further few minutes
3. Transfer the onion mixture to a high speed blender, along with the tin of tomatoes. Blitz to puree
4. Add the remaining olive oil to the pan over a medium heat, and when hot, add in the diced chicken, coriander powder, cumin, turmeric, garam masala and paprika. Cook for 3 – 4 minutes
5. Add the tomato paste and the pureed tomatoes, stir to combine
6. Add the water and stir to combine. Pop the lid on and simmer for 15 minutes
7. Serve with naan or rice
8. This can be stored in the fried for 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months

HAVE YOU HEARD: Nuby is partnering with Fareshare UK to help fund meals for children in need, per every pack of participating Good Square Meal tableware sold. Please see the Good Square Meal page on our website for full Terms and Conditions.