Bananas are extremely popular in South India, and there is quite an array of options to choose from! In fact you’ll be hard pressed to find a Kerala sadya that doesn’t serve a small banana along side the main meal! Bananas are so loved that they are introduced right in infancy, in the form of Raw Kerala Banana Powder Porridge for babies. For this you need to use the raw, larger varieties of Kerala bananas, the kind that are generally steamed when ripe.
When can I give my baby raw banana powder porridge?
The raw banana powder porridge can be introduced after 6 months. after other basic first foods are already incorporated in baby’s diet.
Nutritional benefits of Raw Kerala Banana or Nendran Powder for Babies
1. It is rich in potassium, calcium, iron and phosphorous
2. It has high fibre content aiding easy digestion
How to make Raw Kerala Banana Powder at home?
Ingredients
Bunch of raw firm bananas
Watch Step by Step Recipe
Method
1. Chop both ends of the banana and peel the skin.
2. Use a slicer to slice them into thin strips. The thinner they are, the faster they’ll dry out.
3. Spread out the slices on a sheet and dry them in the sun till crisp (it may take at least 2 to 3 days, depending upon the climate in your region)
4. Once completely dry, grind to a powder. Sieve to get rid of the coarse particles so you’re left with a fine powder. Store in an airtight container.
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How to make Raw Banana Porridge for Babies
1. Take 1 tablespoon of powder and mix it with 100ml of water or cold milk
2. Cook for 5 minutes on a low flame. Serve lukewarm.
Raw Kerala Banana Powder Recipes
- Banana Halwa for Babies
- Banana Fritters for Babies and Toddlers
- Coconut Banana Kheer/Payasam for babies
You may also like to try these Raw Kerala Banana products for your baby:
- Banana Oats Cereal for Babies
- Banana Rice Cereal for Babies
- Banana Wheat Cereal for Babies
- Banana Soy Cereal for Babies
- Banana Makhana Cereal for Babies
- Sprouted Ragi Banana Cereal
Bananas are a very nutritious food and can be had at any time of the day. Give your baby’s morning a good boost of energy with this yummy Raw Kerala Banana Powder Porridge!
- Bunch of raw firm bananas
- Chop both ends of the banana and peel the skin.
- Use a slicer to slice them into thin strips. The thinner they are, the faster they'll dry out.
- Spread out the slices on a sheet and dry them in the sun till crisp (it may take at least 2 to 3 days, depending upon the climate in your region)
- Once completely dry, grind to a powder. Sieve to get rid of the coarse particles so you're left with a fine powder. Store in an airtight container.
- To make Raw Banana Porridge for Babies: Take 1 tablespoon of powder and mix it with 100ml of water or cold milk. Cook for 5 minutes on a low flame. Serve lukewarm.