Steamed Nendran banana/Kerala banana mash is a nutrition-rich and filling food for babies. It helps in weight gain too. I have introduced this Nendran mash to my baby at her 7 th month after her stomach is adjusted with small bananas. My baby likes anything sweet, and hence this banana mash too. Steaming Nendran banana is very important to make it digestible for babies. Check out more nendran banana/Kerala banana/ plantain recipes for babies and toddlers here.
Let's see the recipe of steamed nendran banana mash for babies.
Steamed Nendran Banana Mash for Babies | Baby Food
Smooth and healthy steamed banana mash for babies with Nendran banana.
Servings( Adjustable ) 1 /2 cup
Ingredients
- Nendran Banana - 1 medium-sized
- Water - as needed
Instructions
Preparation
- Sterilize the bowls and spoons used for feeding your baby in a vessel with hot water for five minutes and keep it immersed in the same container until use.
Method
- Take Nendran banana and trim head and tail parts with a knife. Then chop them into equal size disks.
- Steam the chopped banana pieces in a steamer for 10 minutes. Once the banana is steamed, it will be soft and in yellow color. Remove the seeds in the center. Now blend it with little water to a smooth paste in a blender. You can steam it with Idli steamer plate by adding a cup of water or pressure cook it with a cup of water for two whistles. For both steaming and blending, I use
- Philips Avent Combined Steamer and Blender
Nutrition
Serving: 1g
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Here is the video of nendran banana mash for babies using idli pot or steamer
Preparation :
1. Sterilize the bowls and spoons used for feeding your baby in a vessel with hot water for five minutes and keep it immersed in the same container until use.
Method :
1. Take Nendran banana and trim head and tail parts with a knife. Then chop them into equal size disks.
2. Steam the chopped banana pieces in a steamer for 10 minutes. Once the banana is steamed, it will be soft and in yellow color. Remove the seeds in the middle. Now blend it with little water to a smooth paste in a blender. You can steam it with Idli steamer plate by adding a cup of water or pressure cook it with a cup of water for two whistles. For both steaming and blending, I use Philips Avent Combined Steamer and Blender
Nutritious Nendran banana mash is ready to feed your baby.
Notes :
- Generally, Nendran banana doesn't cause any allergies, but check for symptoms and stop feeding your baby if you find any.
- You can add breast milk/ formula milk or water to adjust the consistency if desired.
- Always check with your pediatrician before introducing any new food.
- Steaming is a healthy option for baby food. So I prefer cooking using an Idli pot or steamer.
sangeetha menon
Yumm yumm ..
Gk Fooddiary
Thank you Sangeetha ??
Diya
Please tell why banana must be streamed. Cant it be pureed raw
gkfooddiary
Nendran Kerala Banana is not easily digestible for babies if offered raw. Hence it needs steaming. Other banana varieties you can offer as such
Geet
Hi
Can you guide me to buy best steamer?
In market, stainless steamer available will that be good
gkfooddiary
Yes you can use stainless steamer. Otherwise you can try this product for all baby food needs:
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Saloni Kesarwani
Hi...for toddlers (18 months+) is it necessary to steam Banana?
gkfooddiary
if it is kerala nendran banana you can steam it for easier digestion.. otherwise you can give it as such
Rathimeena
Steam pannama kudukalama baby ku
gkfooddiary
Nendran banana should be steamed for easier digestion. after 2 years you can give it ripe
Rini
whether we can give nendran banana for 6 month old kid
Kalyani
You can start nendran banana from 7 months
Amsa
Hello Mam, I have a question .. is pressure poking rice and vegetables are bad for babies ?
Kalyani
No not bad.
Shruthi
Hi,
I gave this to my 9 month lo but it’s not sweet and the smell is bit raw, is that okay?
Kalyani
Steam it for at least 10 mins. The color would change to yellow if it steamed adequately. also, choose a bit ripe nendran banana
Divya
My son is fouryear old, i steamed Kerala banana mix with milk and biscuit