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Balehannu Rasayana / Banana Salad

by Shilpa · 2 Comments

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Balehannu rasayana is a traditional banana salad made with ripe banana and coconut. This refined sugar-free dish is sweetened with jaggery and honey and can be put together in less than 10 minutes.
Balehannu rasayana

Balehannu rasayana | banana salad step-by-step recipe with photos.

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About this recipe

Balehannu rasayana is a traditional banana salad made with ripe banana and coconut. This refined sugar-free dish is sweetened with jaggery and honey and can be put together in less than 10 minutes. Balehannu means banana in Kannada and 'rasa' means juice in Sanskrit. Balehannu rasayana is a Karnataka-style juicy ripe banana salad that is perfect for festivals and vrat (fasting).

All the ingredients that go into making this rasayana compliments each other very well without overpowering each other. This versatile dish can not only be served as a dessert, it can be served as a side dish too and goes very well with roti or chapati too.

Read on for ingredients, variations, and tips for making this authentic recipe. For a variation, try mango rasayana or sweet mango pulp made with fresh and juicy mangoes.

Balehannu Rasayana | Banana Salad

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Balehannu Rasayana | Banana Salad

Ingredients

Balehannu rasayana / banana salad ingredients

Banana: Use ripe bananas to make rasayana.

Jaggery and honey: I use jaggery powder and little honey to sweeten this dish.

Cashew and raisins: They add texture. You may add almonds too which goes well with rasayana.

Coconut: I use fresh coconut. Desiccated or dried coconut can be used but the rasayana tastes best with fresh coconut.

Cardamom powder: This is optional but adding it adds a nice aroma and flavor.

Roasted poppy seeds: This is also an optional ingredient. Dry roast the poppy seeds until it is lightly golden before adding.

Step by step instructions

1. Peel and chop the banana. Place them in a bowl.

2. Add jaggery powder and honey. Mix well.

peel and chop banana
add honey.
mix well.
banana wirh honey and jaggery.

3. Add coconut, roasted sesame seeds, cardamom powder, cashew, and raisins

add cashew.
add other ingredients.

4. Mix well taking care not to mash the bananas

mix gently.
Balehannu rasayana ready to be served

Balehannu rasayana is ready to be served

Balehannu rasayana

Variations

A small amount of milk can be added. If you want to add milk to rasayana, use full-fat milk. Also, make sure the milk is cold.

You may skip honey to make it vegan-friendly. If you want to use milk, any nut-based milk can be used. Almond milk and coconut milk works well for this dish.

Balehannu rasayana

Useful tips

Use bananas that are just ripe. We need the bananas to hold their shape. Overripe bananas can make the rasayana mushy.

If you are adding poppy seeds, first dry roast them until lightly golden and cool completely. Do not add the poppy seeds without roasting them.

Rasayana is ready in less than 10 minutes and is very easy to put together. It is best to serve it fresh. Make small amounts that you will use immediately as it loses the taste if stored.

Desiccated or dried coconut can be used instead of the fresh coconut but this dish tastes best with fresh coconut.

Bonus

This dish is:
- very easy to make and is ready in less than 10 minutes
- a delicious and healthy sweet treat
- easily modifiable to make it vegan-friendly
- loved by kids

Balehannu rasayana

Recipe card

Balehannu Rasayana | Banana Salad

Balehannu rasayana is a traditional banana salad made with ripe banana and coconut. This refined sugar-free dish is sweetened with jaggery and honey and can be put together in less than 10 minutes.
5 from 15 votes
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Author: Shilpa
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 bananas ripe
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon jaggery
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ¼ cup coconut fresh
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1 tablespoon cashew chopped
  • 1 tablespoon raisin

Instructions

  • Dry roast poppy seeds until it is golden. Let it cool completely
  • Peel and chop the banana. Place them in a bowl
  • Add jaggery powder and honey. Mix well
  • Add roasted sesame seeds, coconut, cardamom powder, cashew, and raisins
  • Mix well taking care not to mash the bananas
  • Serve immediately

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Nutrition Facts
Balehannu Rasayana | Banana Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Jacqui says

    March 27, 2022 at 2:11 pm

    5 stars
    I eat this for lunch regularly because it’s so delicious!

  2. nancy says

    March 28, 2022 at 12:59 am

    5 stars
    this recipe is lovely and isn't too sweet

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