As far as I know almost everyone loves banana.Here are a few interesting health facts about this fruit…
- This yummy fruit is rich in Potassium and is favored by athletes.Potassium is essential to maintain a normal blood pressure and heart function, promote bone health.
- Bananas have an antacid like effect on ulcers in the stomach and ulcer damage.
- People who are constipated are often advised to have bananas regularly.
- When there is excessive vomiting,bananas may be given[ask your Physician first] as they replenish the lost potassium.
- Recent studies suggest that bananas,like carrots, also essential for bright eyes.
- Read more interesting stuffs about Banana in my Going Bananas post…..
- According to Ayurveda, jaggery is said to purify the blood even when taken in small quantities.
- It is the storehouse of important minerals and vitamins especially Iron
Coconut gives a nice crunch to this relish and yumminess to this simple relish
- Peel and slice the banana
- Arrange it in a bowl.
- Sprinkle jaggery.
- Top it with grated coconut and serve!!
- Add a generous helping of chopped nuts
- Sprinkle cardamom powder / use vanilla essence for a different flavor
- Serve it with Vanilla or other ice creams of your [kid’s] choice.
- Add other fruits like pomegranate / raisins or any other fruit that your little one likes.
Here are some easy and interesting dishes that makes use of Bananas…..
Dragon fruit- Banana Smoothie
Oats Banana Dragonfruit Milkshake
Banana Peanutbutter Smoothie
Simple Banana Milkshake
Coffee Banana Soy Milkshake
Pineapple Banana Shake
Chocolatey Banana Tofu Smoothie
Kiwi Banana Shake
Strawberry Banana Milkshake
Choco Oats Banana Milkshake
Guilt free Banana Ice cream
Fried Bananas
Banana in Rich coconut sauce
Banana Halwa
Microwave Eggless Chocolate brownies with Banana
Microwave Eggless Banana Nut Cake
Banana Raita
Until I wrote this list, I never knew my blog had so m any recipes with this nutritious fruit!!!!
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Bon Appetit…
Interesting relish!
Wow PJ you sure have loads of dishes with banana..will wait for the picture..:)
watever the reason might be but i just dont eat bananas….but this one's tempted me to the core!!will surely make n eat!!:))lovely clicks:))
haven't had bananas like this looks wonderful
my love towards bananas has incrd.. am trying this dish out..
I too make this,but wid sugar not jaggery and I love it very much..::)
simple n delicious!
thats looks tasty… and so many collections of banana… love it…
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this is a real yumm thing for kids:-)
I too love it..
Awesome collections of dishes with banana, banana relish looks super delicious..
so interesting and delicious !!
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my fav fruit,loved the recipe…too gud.
Awesome picture PJ..it's very tempting as I thought..:)
Wow!!!Looks very delicious and healthy for all.
Wow!!!Looks very delicious and healthy for all.
You really have quite an interesting collection of recipes with Bananas. Love it.
hey PJ ! Looks good.. Guess this is what is called 'rasaayanam' in Kannada/Tamil – served at most festivals / functions / weddings as a starter
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You totally rock at such simple yet creative dishes 🙂 Loved it!
So simple and delicious… i bet kids will lick it clean.
I wish I was your neighbour.
I absolutely love this. This is one of the commonly distributed prasadams in Bangalore temples.