Suji kheer with banana and almonds

By Mrunal | Updated: 06/02/2019

A semolina pudding with your baby’s favorite fruit and nuts is just an add on to baby’s food list. Just be sure you puree/mash the fruit and powder the nuts before using. Banana and almonds make the recipe more calorie-dense and nutrient-rich. Almonds also provide the omega 3 fatty acids required for your child’s brain development. Here comes a yummy nutritious recipe rich in calories and nutrients for your baby.

Serves	Preparation Time	Cooking Time
4 People	5 Minutes	15 Minutes

Ingredients

(1 cup = 250 ml)

3 tbsp suji/rava/semolina
3 cups milk
1 banana, mashed or pureed(for younger babies), cut or sliced(for older babies)
2 tbsp almonds, powdered
3 tbsp sugar or add as required
½ or ¼ tbsp cow’s ghee
¼ tsp cardamom powder

Method

Step 1

Heat ghee in a pan.

Step 2

Add sooji/semolina and fry till the sooji becomes fragrant and light brown.

Step 3

Stir continuously for about 3 to 4 minutes on a low flame.

Step 4

Slowly add milk and stir continuosly to avoid lump formation. Add additional milk or water if you want a thinner consistency.

Step 5

Add sugar, banana pieces or puree. Add powdered almonds.

Step 6

Stir and bring the sooji kheer to a gentle simmer.

Step 7

Lastly, add cardamom powder.

Step 8

Stir the sooji kheer. Your sooji kheer is ready.

Step 9

Serve sooji kheer hot or warm or refrigerate.

Nutritional Information

1 serving: 1 cup

Calories	308	Sodium	81 mg
Total Fat	7 g	Potassium	200 mg
Saturated	4 g	Total Carbs	75 g
Polyunsaturated	0 g	Dietary Fiber	3 g
Monounsaturated	0 g	Sugars	25 g
Trans	0 g	Protein	8.8 g
Cholesterol	20 mg	Vitamin A	4%
Calcium	0%	Vitamin C	23%
Iron	2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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