I started my search for How to make dry fruits powder for babies and toddlers months ago, tried a few but wasn’t satisfied with the results. I tried a lot of combinations but they were not so tasty, this one turned out to be so perfect with a dash of nutmeg.
Dry Fruits are one of the best Weight Gaining Foods & Immunity Building Foods for babies and toddlers. This powder can be given to babies, toddlers and children of all ages and even adults too.
How to make Dry Fruits Powder For babies?
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Ingredients
- 100 gms Badam/Almonds
- 100 gms Pista
- 100 gms Cashew
- 1/2 tsp Saffron strands
- 1 teaspoonNutmeg/Jaiphal powder (grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder.(optional)
Method
1. Dry Roast Badam, Pista and cashews.
2. In a pan heat the saffron strands till their colour turns little darker and switch off the gas.
3. Grate the nutmeg into powder.
4. Powder all the roasted ingredients together in a mixie. Add the nutmeg powder and turmeric at the last and give a spin.
5. Take care not to grind for a long time as the dry fruits will leave oil.
6. Don’t expect a very dry powder.The powder will be little sticky to oily nature of the nuts.
7. Store them in a airtight container in the fridge.They can be stored for about 1 month.
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How to use the Dry Fruits Powder?
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For Babies
1. Dry Fruits Powder can be given to babies above 8 months.
2. Please follow the 3 day rule, add a  1/4 teaspoon of the dry fruits powder to porridge then next day too same amount and then increase it to half teaspoon of powder.
3. The Dry Fruits Powder Can be added to Porridges, pancakes, Rotis, desserts.
For older Children
It can be given to older kids with milk. It serves as a good energy drink.
2 or 3 teaspoon of the powder can be mixed in hot or chilled milk for kids.
Update: We have also put together a video so you can see the step-by-step process in action!
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Nutritional Information
Badam/Almonds
- They help in brain development.
- They are rich in phosphorous, vitamins and minerals and help in bone growth and development.
- They help improve the immune system. (See our Immune boosting foods for Children)
- They enrich the skin resulting in a glowing skin.
- They act as effective anti inflammatory agents.
Cashews
- They are rich in copper, calcium, magnesium, potassium and zinc.
- Helps in healthy development of muscle, nerves and bones.
- Helps prevent anemia.
- An Immune boosting food.
Pistachio
- Helps prevent dry skin.
- is high in dietary fiber.
- Acts as an good antioxidant.
Saffron
It is rich in Vitamin C, Iron and Magnesium.
Nutmeg
- Helps in easy digestion.
- Helps to attain a glowing skin.
- It helps sleep better.
Turmeric
- It is a natural antiseptic.
- It is an effective cough and cold remedy.
- It acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory agent.
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- 100 gms Badam/Almonds
- 100 gms Pista
- 100 gms Cashew
- ½ tsp Saffron strands
- 1 teaspoonNutmeg/Jaiphal powder (grated)
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder.(optional)
- Dry Roast Badam, Pista and cashews.
- In a pan heat the saffron strands till their colour turns little darker and switch off the gas.
- Grate the nutmeg into powder.
- Powder all the roasted ingredients together in a mixie. Add the nutmeg powder and turmeric at the last and give a spin.
- Take care not to grind for a long time as the dry fruits will leave oil.
- Don't expect a very dry powder.The powder will be little sticky to oily nature of the nuts.
- Store them in an airtight container in the fridge.They can be stored for about 1 month.
It can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 month.
When needed to add a teaspoon of the powder to porridges, milks, sweets, rotis for children