Suji kheer with banana and almonds
In this Article
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.
