A delightful way to relish bananas and it cannot get any simpler. When kids are fussy to eat this fruit, turn it into something that is sure to attract them. A combo of bananas, jaggery and coconut is bound to impress kids. At the end of the recipe I have added a few serving suggestions that you can try so that the kids are not bored of eating the same old stuff.
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.....
In this recipe I have used powdered jaggery instead of sugar.
- 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
I used:
Bananas
Powdered Jaggery
Grated coconut
- Peel and slice the banana
- Arrange it in a bowl.
- Sprinkle jaggery.
- Top it with grated coconut and serve!!
Serving suggestions
- 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.