Chicken and Eggplant Turmeric Curry

Ingredients

• 600g chicken thigh
• 1 x 250g box frozen spinach
• 1 cup fo frozen peas
• 1 eggplant (peeled, diced, salted for 40 minutes and then rinsed)
• 2 x cans of coconut milk
• 1 x onion diced
• 1/2- 1 tbs minced ginger
• 1 tbs minced garlic
• 1/2 tbs dried ginger
• 1 tbs tumeric
• 1 tbs dried coriander
• 1-2 tbs fish sauce (optional-avoid if you haven't introduced fish yet as an allergen)
• 1 tbs lime juice (bottled is fine and more cost effective!)
• Rice to serve (we cooked 1.5 cups using the absorption method)
• Steamed green beans to serve alongside

Directions

• Heat up a large pot on the stove
• Add your onion, garlic and spices before cooking for 2-3 minutes
• Add in your eggplant and coat it in the spices. Cook until starting to soften a little.
• Add in your chicken (cut it into large strips if your going to offer pieces BLW style, otherwise diced)
• Cook for 2-3 minutes before adding in your coconut milk
• Allow to simmer until eggplant is very soft and chicken cooked
• Add in your spinach and peas and turn off the heat
• Add in your lime juice and optional fish sauce

We serve this with a side of rice and green beans!

Storage Instructions

Allow leftovers to cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat until piping hot throughout, then cool to a safe temperature before serving.

Nutrition Notes

Chicken thigh offers protein, iron and zinc, while the eggplant, spinach and peas add fibre, folate and vitamins. Coconut milk brings energy and healthy fats, and the gentle spices are a lovely way to build flavour familiarity.

Parent Tip

This is a great top-9-allergen-free meal to have up your sleeve while you're still working through introducing the common allergens one by one. Leave out the optional fish sauce if fish hasn't been introduced yet.

Frequently Asked Questions

From what age is this suitable?

Suitable from around 6 months with texture modification. Puree or mash for younger bubs; for BLW, add some sauce to the rice, thinly slice the chicken and offer large chunks of soft eggplant.

Is this recipe allergy friendly?

Yes — it's free from the top 9 allergens, as long as you leave out the optional fish sauce if fish hasn't been introduced yet.

Can I make it milder?

The spices here are gentle rather than hot. You can reduce the ginger and turmeric further for very new eaters if you prefer.

Can I freeze it?

Yes — it freezes well for up to 3 months, making it a handy batch-cook family meal.