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    Raw Banana Powder for Babies | Kerala Nendran Banana Powder for Babies

    Published: Jun 27, 2018 * Modified: Jan 21, 2020 by Kalyani * 20 Comments

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    Raw Banana Powder for BabiesRaw Banana Powder for babies & kids - Healthy weight gain food for babies prepared with Raw Banana/Plantain/ Kerala Nendran Banana/Green banana/Kannan Pazham. Regular bananas and plantains look similar, but they are not same, though plantains belong to a banana family.  Plantains are bigger,  bright green, and thick-skinned. It shouldn't be given in the raw form and need to be steam cooked for babies and kids.

    Plantain can be included in babies diet in the form of raw banana powder and is often given as a first food in Kerala, India. This powder also helps in healthy weight gain in babies & kids.  The raw banana powder is commonly available in stores, but making at home is easy and recommendable for babies.

    Health Benefits of Raw banana powder for babies and kids

    • Raw banana/plantain is easily digestible and doesn't cause cold to children unlike regular bananas
    • Helps boost the immune system
    • Promotes healthy brain function for baby and kids
    • Potassium-rich and packed with nutrients and it is a superfood for babies

    How to use this raw banana powder for babies

    You could consume this homemade raw banana powder in below ways.
    • Use this powder to make porridge with ghee and feed to baby. Here is the recipe of how to make porridge with raw banana powder.
    • For babies above one year, you can make a milkshake with this powder. Tastes great! Here is the recipe of how to make a milkshake with raw banana powder.
    • You can also make halwa with this raw banana powder which is a perfect dessert for babies and kids. Here is the recipe of how to make halwa with raw banana powder.

    When and how to introduce raw banana powder to babies 

    This raw banana powder can be given to babies after seven months once you introduced a few vegetable or fruit purees and rice. When you introduce, begin with 1 tablespoon of cooked raw banana powder porridge and check whether the baby shows an allergic reaction. Check it for three days, and if the baby is not allergic to it, you can increase the amount gradually. For babies above one year, raw banana powder porridge can be made with milk.

    Points to consider while making Raw banana powder for baby and kids

    • Pick the unripe plantains/nendran bananas for making this raw banana powder.
    • Dry the banana slices entirely under the sun before making it to powder.
    • Sieve it well after preparing the powder, as the seeds are not easily digestible for babies.
    • Make sure to cook the raw banana powder thoroughly or at least for 10 minutes before feeding your baby.
    Here is how to make raw banana powder for babies & toddlers.
    Raw Banana Powder
    Raw Banana Powder for Babies
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    Raw Banana Powder for Babies | How to make Kerala nendran banana powder for babies

    5 from 1 vote
    Raw banana powder - This nutrition rich powder helps in weight gaining for babies and kids.
    Course Baby Food
    Cuisine Indian
    Prep Time 2 days days
    Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 2 days days 5 minutes minutes
    Servings( Adjustable ) 1 cup
    Calories
    Author Kalyani

    Ingredients

    • Raw Nendran Banana/Plantain - 1 big

    Instructions

    • Take one big raw banana/plantain. Trim both the edges. Then slit the rims and peel off the skin from bananas.
    • Slice the bananas as thin as possible. Use a slicer to make the job easy. The slices should be very thin so that it gets dried up easily.
    • Transfer the banana slices in a plate, arrange it and sun dry it for 2-3 days.
    • After sun drying the banana slices, transfer to a dry mixer jar and blend it to a smooth powder.
    • Then sieve the powder thoroughly with a sieve. Discard the seeds. Cool it down and store in an airtight container.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g
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    Here is the video of how to make raw banana powder for babies


    Method:

    1. Take one big raw banana/plantain. Trim both the edges. Then slit the rims and peel off the skin from bananas.
    Raw Banana Powder Step 1
    2. Slice the bananas as thin as possible. Use a slicer to make the job easy. The slices should be very thin so that it gets dried up quickly.
    Raw Banana Powder Step 2
    3. Transfer the banana slices in a plate, arrange it and sun dry it for 2-3 days.
    Raw Banana Powder Step 3
    4. After sun drying the banana slices, transfer to a dry mixer jar and blend it to a smooth powder.

    Raw Banana Powder Step 4
    5. Then sieve the powder thoroughly with a sieve. Discard the seeds. Cool it down and store in an airtight container.
    Raw Banana Powder Step 5
    The fresh homemade raw banana powder is ready!
    Kerala Nendran Banana Powder

    Notes :

    • You can store this raw banana ragi powder in an airtight container. It stays well 2 to 3 months at room temperature.
    • Make sure you cool down completely before storing the powder. Otherwise, it will let out moisture.
    • If you want to prepare large batches and store, use 3-4 big raw bananas.
    • Always check with your pediatrician before introducing any new food.

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    1. Nimmi

      January 16, 2019 at 1:22 am

      This recipie is very useful.I would also like to know how to make powder form for kunamkhaya ,the name is a malayalam one don't know the English name for it.Its a type of banana very small one.

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      • Kalyani

        January 16, 2019 at 6:37 am

        I have tried only with nendran. you can give try this powder if you get raw kunamkhaya banana

        Reply
        • Gayathri

          June 23, 2019 at 1:00 pm

          5 stars
          Hi my son is 5 months can i make powder now and store as dys to come might not be sunny as of now.. Nd i didnt get green kerala banana i got only yellow ones but they are not riped it is hard can i use that and make pl reply TIA

          Reply
          • Kalyani

            June 24, 2019 at 9:20 pm

            yes, you can store in the refrigerator.

            Reply
    2. Krishnaveni

      January 28, 2019 at 6:15 pm

      My son is 6 yrs old but not gaining weight as per his age. Can I give this to my son? I am from telangana, can you please suggest where can I get this powder

      Reply
      • Kalyani

        January 29, 2019 at 4:45 am

        yes, you can make a milkshake with this powder and give. recipe for raw banana powder milkshake": https://gkfooddiary.com/raw-banana-powder-milkshake-recipe-toddlers-kids/

        You can make this powder at home if you get raw Kerala banana or check at Amazon online shopping

        Reply
        • saranya

          March 24, 2019 at 10:43 pm

          Hi mam,Banana we use for this is riped or under riped ???

          Reply
          • Kalyani

            March 25, 2019 at 12:14 am

            it is a raw unripe banana, green in color

            Reply
    3. Anitha

      July 14, 2019 at 8:39 pm

      Hi,

      Thanks for the healthy recipes. Can we roast in oven instead of sun drying??? Currently we don't have enough sunshine to dry them naturally.
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Kalyani

        July 14, 2019 at 11:02 pm

        you can dry in oven with just lights on

        Reply
    4. Jaishree

      July 26, 2019 at 1:27 am

      Can I give this to my 7month old son

      Reply
      • Kalyani

        July 26, 2019 at 2:18 am

        YES

        Reply
    5. Opeyemi

      November 26, 2019 at 5:03 am

      Thanks for this great information.

      Please can I use the powder alone directly as a smoothie for myself and my kids - age 3, 6 & 9 years?

      Reply
      • Kalyani

        November 26, 2019 at 5:17 am

        It needs cooking for at least 5 mins. check this milkshake recipe to get an idea: https://gkfooddiary.com/raw-banana-powder-milkshake-recipe-toddlers-kids/

        Reply
    6. Krishna priya

      December 29, 2019 at 3:31 am

      Can be given for 4 months old baby?

      Reply
      • Kalyani

        December 30, 2019 at 7:14 am

        raw banana powder is suitable from 6 months

        Reply
    7. Jennifer

      February 29, 2020 at 10:11 pm

      Can I mix plantain and banana for this ?

      Reply
      • Kalyani

        March 01, 2020 at 12:42 am

        no only plantain should be used

        Reply
    8. Chidera

      March 02, 2020 at 11:47 pm

      Can it be added to pap?, And can you use both banana and plantain together with plantain or separate? thanks

      Reply
      • Kalyani

        March 03, 2020 at 4:15 am

        What does Pap mean? for this powder preparation, only you can use plantain variety banana

        Reply

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