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Mild Butter Chicken with Rice

Name: Mild Butter Chicken with Rice
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Ingredients: 1 chicken breast (about 150g), cut into small cubes; 1/2 cup basmati rice; 1/4 cup plain full-fat yogurt; 1/2 cup tomato passata; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/4 teaspoon mild curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; Tiny pinch of turmeric; 1 small garlic clove, minced

A toddler-friendly take on the classic Indian dish with tender chicken in a creamy, mildly spiced tomato sauce. Aromatic but gentle enough for developing palates.

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30 minutes2-3 servingsRegular family foods, smaller pieces

Ingredients(10)

1 chicken breast (about 150g), cut into small cubes
1/2 cup basmati rice
1/4 cup plain full-fat yogurt
1/2 cup tomato passata
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon mild curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Tiny pinch of turmeric
1 small garlic clove, minced

Instructions(9 steps)

1
Cook rice according to package directions and set aside.
2
Mix yogurt with curry powder, cumin, and turmeric in a bowl.
3
Add chicken cubes and marinate for 10 minutes (or up to overnight).
4
Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
5
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6
Add marinated chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
7
Pour in tomato passata and simmer for 5 minutes.
8
Stir in cream and cook for 2 more minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
9
Serve chicken and sauce over rice. Let cool to safe temperature.

Nutritional Highlights

-Chicken provides lean protein and iron
-Tomatoes offer lycopene and vitamin C
-Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties
-Yogurt adds calcium and probiotics

Age Appropriateness

Perfect for 2-3 year olds ready to explore new flavors. The spices are very mild but introduce aromatic Indian cuisine.

Introduction Tip

Start with a small portion mixed into the rice. The creamy sauce helps mask the spices. Increase spice levels gradually as your child adapts.

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Instructions(9 steps)

Cook rice according to package directions and set aside.

Mix yogurt with curry powder, cumin, and turmeric in a bowl.

Add chicken cubes and marinate for 10 minutes (or up to overnight).

Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.

Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add marinated chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Pour in tomato passata and simmer for 5 minutes.

Stir in cream and cook for 2 more minutes until sauce thickens slightly.

Serve chicken and sauce over rice. Let cool to safe temperature.