The Homemade Baby Food Recipes Blog

Move over mashed bananas – babies these days are enjoying far more sophisticated dishes… and this wonderful baby curry recipe is so delicious that it will be enjoyed by family members young and old!

This recipe does not produce a hot curry – as much as we believe that babies should be introduced to a wide (even exotic) range of ingredients, we’re not suggesting that you add chili or other hot spices to his food when he’s still getting to grips with making the transition from his milk diet!

But an aromatic blend of delicate spices (such as those used here) will simply introduce him to exciting new flavours and help develop his palate – both of which go a long way to preventing fussy feeding later on.

You can read more about introducing your baby to herbs and spices here

This recipe also contains lentils which may cause gas (wind) in some babies (although there are steps you can take to minimize this – find out more here!)

This recipe can be given to your baby from 6/7 months of age, although you may wish to wait until your baby is a little older if you are concerned that any of the ingredients might upset his tummy.

For Baby’s Sweet Potato and Coconut Curry You Will Need…

8 oz (1 cup) red lentils
1 small onion
1 tsp sesame oil
1 medium carrot, peeled and cubed
4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
one to one and a half 13.5 fl oz cans coconut milk
8oz (2 cups) broccoli florets, chopped
little pinch of cumin
little pinch of cardamom
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon turmeric

In a large pan, saute the onion in a little olive oil until golden. Stir in the cubed carrots and cook for a further 3 minutes, then stir in the sweet potato and continue to cook for a few more minutes.
Stir in the ginger, sesame oil and the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a rapid simmer, stirring constantly.
Stir in the lentils, broccoli and spices.
Reduce the heat and simmer gently for around 45 mins, stirring in a little more coconut milk (or water) if the mixture becomes too dry.
Serve with cooked rice, or with chapati or roti for babies enjoying finger food!

Would you like to discover MORE curry recipes for your baby?

Then check out…
Indian baby food recipes (7 months+)
Indian baby food recipes (10 months+)

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