Banana Mash | Banana Puree

One of the most important nutritional components of Bananas is that they contain potassium and fiber. Bananas are also high in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Vitamin B2.

Bananas are very simple and easy baby food for infants of 4 months age. I started Banana as a first food to my both kids at 5 months. It can be easily mashed and its texture and sweetness is very suitable for infants appetite.

I used to mash Banana with hand , and sometimes in blender. More fruits like Avocado, Mango, Chikoo, Apple, Papaya and strawberry can be mixed with banana to enhance its taste.

Banana Puree For Baby
Banana Mash or Banana Puree is great first food for infants at 4 months. It is sweet in taste and very healthy for baby.

Prep Time:5 minutes

Ingredients

1 ripe Banana

Method

1.Peel and cut banana.

2.Mash with spoon or puree in mixer.(I prefer to mash with clean hands.)

Banana Papaya Puree

Banana is first fruit which can be easily mashed and naturally sweet in taste. I used mashed Banana as first foods for my baby once he is 5 months. This fruit is very filling for baby's hunger. This can be mixed with other fruits like papaya or mango.

The combination of ,Banana and Papaya ,is also taste nice. This combination is healthy for your baby ,too. Papaya , is good source of vitamin C and beta-carotene. It will improve baby's digestion also.I started Papaya Puree around 8-9 months.

Banana can be mixed nicely with many kheer or porridge recipes for your growing baby. This is good source of potassium and give sweet taste to your porridge. So you can skip on sugar or Jaggery.

Banana Papaya Puree
Banana and Papaya puree is very good baby puree for 6 months baby. It will satisfy baby's hunger with health benefits of Banana and Papaya.

Prep Time:5 minutes

Ingredients

4 tbsp bananas chunks
4 tbsp papaya chunks

Method

1.Combine the banana and papaya chunks in a bowl and mash well with hands or spoon.
2.Serve immediately.

Moong Dal Water

Moong dal is very nourishing lentil in Indian cousin. It is used daily in Indian meals. It is very rich in many vitamins,minerals and it is good source of protein in vegetarian diet. Moong dal is very easy to digest with lots of benefits. Its regular use during childhood, pregnancy and lactation helps one to get the required nutrition and promote health.

 

 

Moong Dal is very rich food for babies. Its texture and taste is suitable for infants. Its water is always given as first food to baby within 4-6 months. Once the baby is old, unstrained Moong dal water , or spiced or flavored dal is given to babies.

 

Ingredients

2 tbsp yellow Moong dal (split yellow gram)
 water for cooking

 

Method

 

1.Pressure cook the dal in 1/2 cup of water for 2 whistles.
2.Add an additional 1/2 cup of water to the cooked dal and liquidize it in a blender.
3.Strain the cooked dal and serve lukewarm.

 

Apple Puree & Rice Mash is another baby food to start for 4 months baby.
 

Rice Mash For Babies

Rice is a fundamental food in many cultural cuisines around the world, and it is an important cereal crop that feeds more than half of the world’s population. Rice is widely used grain for baby food also. It is considered as best food for weaning , as it becomes very soft after cooking. Also, it is easy to digest and no chances of gases in babies.

 

 

 

In India, we also prefer giving rice water, which is left after cooking. This water is very rich in nutrients and vitamins, so we do prefer to give this water for babies or infants at home. Rice Mash is best food to start as first foods, we just need to mash cooked rice till the smoother consistency. You can add boiled water or milk to make it more soft or watery consistency.

 

Ingredients

2 tbsp rice
1/2 tsp. ghee

 

Method

 

1.Wash the rice and add 3/4 cup of water. Pressure cook it for 3 whistles.
2.Remove from the pressure cooker and add the ghee. Mix well.
3.Mash it completely to make a smooth consistency. Serve lukewarm.

 

 

Moong dal Water and Barley Water are another very Healthy Recipes as First Foods.

Barley Water for Babies

Barley is very good for babies health. Barley is a wonder grain and a better source of fiber, iron, potassium and folate than white rice & brown rice and has numerous health benefits like protecting the intestine, lowering cholesterol, lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes and many more.

 

Barley is able to be introduced to babies from 4-6 months of age. Barley is not an allergenic food and is relatively easy to digest. Because of barley's chewy texture , we as adult don't try to have in our diets. But it is good to use in powdered form. We can make it powder at home using food processor.

 

To cook for baby food, we have to use cooker or saucepan. There are two methods for barley to use as a baby food
1.Put 1 cup washed barley with 2 cups of water in pressure cooker and cook till 3-4 whistles.
2.Put 1 cup of barley in saucepan with 2-3 cups of water and put it on medium flame for 20-25 minutes.

 

If you are using powdered form of barley, then just use hot water to mix with barley powder.

How to Make Barley water for Babies?

Ingredients

 

2 tbsp barley
2 tbsp grated Jaggery /gur
 

Method

 

1.Wash and Pressure cook barley with 1 cup of water and the Jaggery.
2.Make a smooth paste in a blender.
3.Strain and allow it to cool completely.
4. Feed baby lukewarm with spoon.

 

Some people add lemon juice, which is very good for babies immunity.

Apple Barley Porridge Recipe

 

Apple Puree

Apples are a great choice for one of an infant's first food. They are easy to prepare, easy to digest and are full of nutrients. Apples are also very versatile and may be added to almost any baby recipe you find. Apple is very nutritional Fruit as it is good source of lots of vitamins and minerals.

 

Apples should be peeled for babies under 8 months of age to ensure that there are no tummy upsets. Also, apple is good because it is unlikely to cause allergies to baby. 

 

Apple are generally favorite of all age, but specially kids and infant definitely loves because of its sweet and nice taste. Its nutritional values can be seen Here

How To Make Apple Puree For Baby 

Ingredients

2 sweet eating apples 

4 to 5 tbsp water
 

Method

 

1.Peel and chop the apples. Put into a heavy based saucepan with the water. Cover and cook over a low heat for 6 to 8 minutes until really tender.

2.Mash it with clean hands or masher. There should not be any lumps remaining.

Carrot Puree is very healthy as first foods.