Introducing complementary foods made easy: potato curry for the whole

The introduction of complementary foods is an exciting milestone for many parents. More and more families are choosing to give their babies the opportunity to eat independently from the very beginning – without puree . This method is called Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) . The baby is included in family meals from the very beginning. You can find more information here: BLW – Baby-Led Weaning .

A simple and delicious recipe that's perfect for BLW is potato curry . It's vegan, lactose-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free—and a hit with all ages!

Why is potato curry so suitable for complementary feeding?

The curry consists of a few mild ingredients and is easy to vary. Potatoes are excellently filling and can easily be cut into baby-sized pieces. The coconut milk makes the dish creamy, and the cashew butter provides valuable healthy fats.

With this recipe, babies can easily grasp the texture of the potatoes and taste it for themselves. Meanwhile, adults enjoy a flavorful, filling meal.

Recipe: Potato curry for 2 adults and 1 baby

⏱ Preparation time: approx. 30 minutes
🥔 Vegan, lactose-free, milk protein-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

2 onions
2 cloves of garlic
1 cm ginger root
800 g mainly waxy potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tsp turmeric
400 ml coconut milk
2 tbsp cashew butter

Preparation:

Peel and finely dice the onions and garlic. Peel and finely grate the ginger. Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1 cm cubes. For your baby, cut one potato into wedges.
Heat oil in a large pot and fry onions, garlic and ginger over low heat for about 5 minutes.
Season with turmeric, add potatoes and mix well.
Pour in coconut milk and 50 ml water, bring to a boil, and simmer covered for 15 minutes. Add 50 ml water if needed.
Stir in cashew butter and remove the baby portion (unsalted and without chili).
For adults, season the rest with salt and chili powder to taste.

More tips for complementary feeding without puree

If you'd like to learn more about puree-free baby food and the benefits of BLW, please visit our partner site: breifreibaby.de . The site BLW – Baby Led Weaning is particularly helpful, offering many practical tips and recipes.

This makes starting complementary feeding relaxed, healthy and delicious – for the whole family!

Introducing complementary foods made easy: potato curry for the whole family