Balehannu Rasayana (Indian Banana Salad)
Indulge in the delightful flavors of balehannu rasayana, a traditional banana salad that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the richness of coconut. This refined sugar-free dish is sweetened with a harmonious blend of jaggery and honey. Best of all, it can be effortlessly prepared in less than 10 minutes, making it a quick and satisfying treat.
Servings: 2
Calories: 252kcal
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon jaggery
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ cup coconut (fresh or frozen)
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 tablespoon cashews
- 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.
Notes
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 they lose their taste if stored.
Desiccated or dried coconut can be used instead of fresh coconut, but this dish tastes best with fresh coconut.
Nutrition
Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 593mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg