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In my opinion, slow cookers are one of the best inventions of the 21st century! A bold statement, I know, but as a busy mum, they really are a one-stop-shop to achieving rich, complex flavours and tender textures, without spending hours standing over a hot stove.

The wonder of a slow cooker curry means you can prepare everything the night before. Just chop up your chosen meat (a slow cooker chicken curry is to die for!) and vegetables and pop them in the fridge. Then, before you head out of the door on your way to work in the morning, you can simply throw everything in the pot and turn it on. That’s it!

When you get home later, you’ll be greeted by the mouth-watering aromas of a perfectly prepared curry, and what’s more, the only thing you’ll have left to cook is your rice. I really love to cook; it’s my passion. But every now and again, when you know you’ve got a busy evening ahead, one of my slow cooker curry recipes can really save the day.

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For me, family and Indian food go hand in hand. Not only because of my Indian heritage, but because it’s food that’s all about sharing. Ripping and tearing Naan, diving into a big pot of curry in the middle of the table, sips of cool Indian larger for us grown-ups and slurps of fresh Lassi for the kids. Absolutely divine.

To be a real hit, family meals should suit everyone’s tastes. They need to be flavourful enough for everyone to enjoy, but delicate enough for the more sensitive palates. Because let’s face it, us busy parents don’t have time to be cooking several different meals each dinner time!

Have a scroll through some of my family meal ideas and get inspired to cook something wonderful that everyone will love. If you’re looking for quick and easy family meals, I can give you a step-by-step tutorial online and you can cook along with me. Or if perhaps you’re just thinking about which cheap family meals you’ll cook this week, have a scroll through, find some recipes you like and bookmark them for later.

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Did you know that in some parts of India it’s customary for mothers to rub chilli powder on their newborn’s lips and gums to get them accustomed to eating spicy food?

Now, I’m not saying you should try that with your little’uns! But what I’d love is for you to start introducing spicy food to your kids as early as you can. Obviously, kids have a much more sensitive palate than we do, so child friendly curry won’t include the hotter dishes. But you have to start somewhere!

Introducing your kids to different kinds of food at an early age is great for their education and for their health. Eating a varied diet is very important, especially when growing up, so it’s essential to guide your child towards an eclectic taste. What better way than a kid friendly curry?

With that in mind, I’ve got a few child friendly recipes together than I think are suitable for most children to enjoy. Give them a go and see how you get on.