Dates Powder | Benefits and Recipes

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DATES POWDER – HEALTH BENEFITS FOR BABIES AND KID

Dates Powder is the best natural substitute for refined sugar. It is rich in fibre, minerals, antioxidants and other essential vitamins. Dates are high in calories and promote weight gain in babies.
– Rich in many essential minerals like Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus
– Rich in essential vitamins like Pyridoxine (B6) and Niacin (B3)
– Helps in relieving constipation
– Rich in Polyphenols
– High-calorie density which promotes weight gain

NUTRITIONAL PROFILE OF DATES POWDER ( Per 100 Gram )

– Total Energy 339 Kcal
– Protein 7.85 gm
– Dietry Fiber 17.28 gm
– Carbohydrate 76.9 gm
– Natural Sugar 22gm
– Added Sugar 0.00 gm
– Vitamin C 18.00 mg
– Calcium 28 mg
– Iron 4.90 mg
– Magnesium 3.96 mg
– Potasium 365 mg

WHEN AND HOW TO INTRODUCE DATES POWDER TO BABIES

Dates Powder can be introduced from 10 months of age. It is very versatile and can be added to a variety of recipes like porridge, kheer, sweet purees, shakes, smoothies, custards, ice creams etc. It can also be used to sweeten milk , cookies, cakes and laddus.

1. KHEER RECIPE WITH DATES POWDER

This recipe serves 4 adults easily.

List of Ingredients –

– Milk 750ml (3 cups)
– Rice 40 gms (1/3 cup)
– Almonds 7-8 nos
– Cashews 7-8 nos
– Raisins 25-30 nos
– Coconut Powder 2 spoons
– Dates Powder 50 gms (1/3 Cup)
– Cardamom Powder pinch (1/2 tsp)

Steps To Make Kheer With Dates Powder:

– Soak rice in water and keep aside for 15 minutes
– Take Milk in a pot and bring to boil

– In the meantime, cut almonds and cashews in tiny pieces. The size depends upon the age of your kid. You can also make a course powder if the child is less than 12 months of age.

– Once the milk comes to boil, turn the gas to sim. Add rice and Raisins and leave for 15 minutes on sim.

– When the rice are around 60% done, add cashews and almonds. The rice should break at this point instead of getting mashed when pressed with finger.

– Leave the milk to boil further for 15 minutes on sim.
– When the rice are fully cooked, add cardamom powder, coconut powder and dates powder. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and keep heating for couple of minutes more.

– The consistency is now thick enough. Serve hot or refrigerate to enjoy cold. This kheer tastes awesome in both versions.

2. DATES POWDER DALIA RECIPE WITH DATES POWDER

Dalia, aka broken wheat, is commonly found in Indian/Malaysian households. It is very nutritious and can be used to make a variety of recipes. Some common benefits of Dalia are its high fibre content, presence of complex carbohydrates, low glycaemic index, presence of protein, essential vitamins and minerals. So, let’s move on to a very simple, just 4 ingredient recipe that your baby will absolutely love.
This recipe makes 3-4 portions for the baby depending upon individual appetite.
List of Ingredients:
1. Littlecherrymom’s Dry Dates Powder – 1/3 Cup ( 50 grams)
2. Dalia ( Broken Wheat ) – 1/3 Cup approx ( 40 grams )
3. Desi Ghee – 2 tsp
4. Water – 200 ml
Steps To Make Dates Powder Dalia:
– Put all the ingredients in a pressure cooker.
– Close the lid and wait for 3 whistles.
– Switch off the gas and wait for the pressure to get released naturally for 5 minutes.
– Open the lid. Serve hot and enjoy !!!

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