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 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 for babies 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.
No time to prepare this powder at home? Don’t worry, we prepare it hygienically and ship it to your doorstep
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 15 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!
Raw Kerala Banana Powder Recipe for Babies
Ingredients
- Bunch of raw firm bananas
Instructions
- 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.
Hi mam I have prepared Kerala banana powder for my baby.she is 1 year old now.Tell me the validity details how many days it’s good to Prepare porridge using this home made banana powder.
Hi Suki,
You can refrigerate it in an airtight container and use for 4 to 6 months.
Hi
I wanted to make sure cooking time is 15 minutes or 5 minutes … I cooked it for like 15 minutes and it kind of became sticky and it was not a in state where I could give it to the babies
Hi Rosita,
You can keep for the minimum of 5 minutes to maximum of 15 minutes. It should have cooked well. The quantity of mix, water and the duration depends on the preferred consistency.
Hi Mam…I would like to give raw banana powder porridge to my baby who is 6months old..can I use any raw banana to make the powder or only Kerela banana we are supposed to give to babies
Hi Sruthi,
Raw kerala banana is nutrient rich, so best is to opt for the raw kerala banana 🙂
Thanks for this brilliant idea. I want to venture into this as business to produce nutritional baby food in Liberia, and I am looking for the best ideas and strategies.
Our pleasure. All the very best for your new ventures 🙂
Hi,
My baby is 5 1/2 months old. I’m planning to start solid food. Can I introduce raw banana powder as first food. Please reply.
Hi Mary,
Exclusive breast feeding or formula feeding is only recommended till baby completes 6 months. After 6 months, you can introduce the raw kerala banana powder 🙂
Hi ma’am,
My baby is 5 1/2 months old. I have just started solid food. Can I feed him raw banana powder.
Hi Pamela,
Raw kerala banana powder can be introduced after 6 months completion. If you start solids early, please do it only after getting your pediatrician’s suggestion.
Hi , I tried boiling the banana powder with water. It was very sour and tangy (puli in Malayalam). What can be done as my 6months baby was finding it difficult to eat.
Hi Asmi,
Banana powder will only have the natural taste as we never use artificial taste enhancers. Please add fruit purees/vegetable purees or the breast milk to naturally enhance the taste.
Hi, can fresh raw kerala banana be used to make porridge instead of powdering it? If so can that be given to 7 month old?
Yes dear, but it’s okay to select the ripe banana steam well, mash and feed the baby. Raw banana might be tough to get digested when given in that way. Try giving little. If baby is comfortable, you can give it in the same way dear.
Hi I bought this from you…but this tastes really bad I wonder if child will like I tried to give my 8 months baby but he refused after 2spoons.how to enhance taste.
Hi Smita,
We never add sugar or salt in our baby foods as it’s not to be given for babies below 1 year. So the products will have bland taste. Adding fruit purees, dates syrup or dates powder is the healthy way to enhance the taste (dates syrup or dates powder can be added only after 8 months).
Hi,
What is approximately the expiry date of this product from the date of shipping? We live in USA and wanted someone to bring this for using the next one year as I don’t see an oversees shipping option.
Hi,
The expiry date would be 4 months from the date of manufacturing. We have shipment overseas too. If interested Please drop a mail with your product list and address details to [email protected]. Our team will get back to you with product and shipment charges.
Is dis powder is available near by mangalore store
Hi Ramya,
Sorry we don’t have in Mangalore. You can shop through the link below dear or just drop a mail with your product list and address details to [email protected] or call / WhatsApp our customer care number 8220313666. We are available Monday to Saturday 10 am to 6pm. Link to shop- https://goo.gl/qqcbv4
I am buying this raw banana powder. My baby is 7 months 20 days old… What is the best time to feed this porridge for her? She already has a weak digestive system…
Hi,
While introducing, start giving in day time. Please do follow 3 day rule. While giving for the first time give little and once in a day, gradually quantity can be increased.
HI MAM IM BUYING BABYVITA BANANA POWDER CAN I USE THIS
Hi Priya,
You can use any trusted brand which is 100% authentic with no preservatives.
I got the Raw Banana powder from your online store. My Baby is 9 months old and I tried giving him but he did not like it.
I do not want to add sugar or jaggery at the moment, Can you suggest if I can add any fruits to it for sweetness?
Hi Payal,
Yes dear, you can add fruit purees to add sweetness.
Can we use vazhakkai? Please reply… Will our regular vazhakkai cause any prob?
Hi Loki,
It has to be raw kerala banana dear. It is very nutritious with several health benefits. Vazhakkai is plantain.
Hi,
Thank you so much for your recipie. It is very useful. Could you please calrify how long we can store this powder if we make it at home?
Thanks
Hi Eswari,
It can be stored in airtight container for 4 months (under room temperature) to 6 to 8 months (under refrigeration).
Hi, I just received the delivery of your raw kerala banana powder. Thanks for making it fresh for me. The pack says cook it for at least 15 min but here u have said 5 minutes. Pls can u let me know the right cooking time
Hi Dimple,
welcome dear 🙂 It has to be cooked for 15 minutes. Thanks for helping us. It is changed now 🙂
Hi!?
I live in USA. It costs almost $50 to get a pack of Raw Kerala Banana Powder shipped to me. Can you provide me with a store in the US where I can purchase your products?
Thanks!
Hi Jennifer,
Sorry dear, As of now we don’t have direct outlets in the USA.
Hi doc
My baby is 7 month old.
It is oke to give kerala banana after steamed and blend to puree ?
Any digestion problem
No dear there is usually no digestion issue. You can start with very small quantities.
Hi Hema
May baby is 7 month old
Can i give ripe kerala banana by steaming and after steaming blending it as puree
Thank you
Sure you can dear. Please start with very small portions.
Hi very nice recipe want to try immediately. What is raw kerala banana? Is it same what we generally used to make curries called as plaintain ?
Thank you dear for your words of appreciation. Hope you enjoy reading more recipes from the blog. It is called nendran banana , not regular raw banana
Hi can this porridge be made by adding water ?? …
Yes, you can try that.
My baby girl 7 month old is having light cough. Can I feed her raw banana powder poridage.
Will it cause any harm to my baby
Hello mam
My baby lked ur raw banana powder ..Aroma n taste s good..My baby stool is black aftr giving this powder s thr is any problem in digestion..??
Can I give this powder to my baby when she have cold and fever
Can I give package raw banana powder to my baby?
Yes you can Nisha, go for Kerala Banana Powder without additives or preservatives
Hello doctor!
You’re products and recipes are quite impressive and easy. I like them very much and thank you for sharing.
My son is 4 years old and he is asthmatic .. I cry when every he gets cold and have to give a lot of medicine. Plz suggest diet chat to boost his immunity.
Where do I get this powder in Pune? In Kerala stores? or can i shop it online on your site?
hi i am manufacturer of banana products like banana chivada, banana laddu,banana toffee etc. banana powder also produces .if you want you may e mail me [email protected]
Pls share the link of Kerala banana powder milkshake and halwa.
Also, if any other recipes that I can try with the banana powder
hi not able to buy this powder from your online store.tried many times.when I click “buy now” it shows “oops webpage lost”.please rectify it.I want to buy it soon
hi I want to buy this raw banana powder from your online store.trying repeatedly for many days but whenever I click the link it says page is lost/unavailable.kindly check it
Hi Hema
All your recipes are so nutritive and easy to cook 🙂 can we make this powder with medium riped bananas or only raw bananas are recommended?
Hi Viveka,
It is better to use raw bananas
Hi,
Can we mix dry raisins to this recipe?
Also, I was told by my friends that we should cook this recipe for more than 20 minutes (for 2 tbsp) and if not it will not be easily digested by the baby. Is it true?
Hi Asma,
yes you can add raisins, you have to cook till the it bubbles up and you can smell the aroma
Hi,
Sticky milk of banana is called ‘Kara’ 🙂
In kerala, we make raw banana powder with Kannan Kaaya as well ; considered very nutritious and beneficial for young digestive system.
Thank you for your post !
H Lakshmi ,
Thank you for the information 🙂 had no idea what it is, can you please elaborate on what is Kannan Kaaya, it sounds very interesting
Hello Hema can we mix badam powder to this porridge? can we use this as instant porridge also?
Hi Bhagya,
yes you can add badam powder, and no this can not be used as instant porridge
Hi
I stay at Bangalore and wanted to buy this powder, can you tell me if you have COD option atleast for Bangalore. And also can we mix a spoon of dry fruits powder to this porridge.
Hi Lakshmi,
Currently we don’t have COD option, or else you can visit the vendor and get the products
Hi,
I am staying in mumbai, want to start this to my baby , just one request can please add this on your online shop so that working mom like me can purchase it online
Hi Sunita,
You can buy from this Link Raw Kerala Banana Powder It is available in our store now.
Hi Mam…
I m in b’lore… can i get dis home made banana powder in any other shops?? Where can i get it???
Hi Ramya,
You can buy it online from this link Raw Kerala Banana Powder
Like it very much
Thank you