1 mug rice (ideally basmati, but you can use others and just check package instructions for how long it takes to cook)
400g tomatoes, chopped (or 1 400g tin chopped tomatoes)
2 mugs vegetable stock or water
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tbsp curry powder
2 tbsp tomato puree
Veg Portions / Serving:
5
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Here’s our recommended recipe, or you can simply adapt your own recipe – just keep the veg chunky and serve with a reminder to the children to Eat Them to Defeat Them and say “Let’s get ready to rumble!”
Method:
Place a saucepan on the stove over medium heat, add the oil and onion, and cook until the onion begins to soften (about 5-10 mins), then add the chicken and cook until browned, about another 5 mins. If using veggie alternative, check packet for instructions, but most cook quickly so add to the pan at the next stage.
Add the sweet potatoes, chickpeas and water, bring up to the boil and cook for 2-3 minutes before adding the tomatoes, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, vegetable stock cube (if using), honey, sultanas (if using), and soy sauce (and veggie alternative, if using). Reduce the heat to a simmer.
Add the sweet chilli sauce and chopped coriander (if using) to the pan and continue to cook gently until the sauce begins to thicken, about 5-10 mins.
Place another saucepan fitted with a lid on the stove to heat and add the oil, onion, peppers, and peas, continue to cook until the vegetables soften and begin to colour, about 5-10 mins. Stir the rice into the pan and add the chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock or water, cayenne pepper (if using), curry powder and tomato puree. Thoroughly mix the ingredients together, reduce heat and simmer for about 12-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed (add an extra splash or water if it’s not cooked when water is all absorbed). Remove from the heat and serve.
Kids in the Kitchen:
Have the kids help you measure and weigh ingredients, fill the mug for the rice with rice and water, and stirring things together (show them how to safely stir over the heat and keep a close eye on them). For more tips on cooking with kids check out Kids in the Kitchen on Simply Veg.
Claire Wright
Communications Manager: After leaving Exeter University with a degree in English Literature, Claire worked in various fields ranging from youth work and charities to publishing, before starting up a food-focused website when her first child was born. After being asked to project manage the publication of Veg Power's Crowdfunder book, Claire came on board as a fully-fledged team member in 2018 to take on the role of Communications Manager, looking after Veg Power's website and social media platforms.
