Introducing Makhanas to Babies
Food Category : Nuts & Seeds
Age Suggestion : 8months +
Chocking Hazard : No – if offered in age appropriate manner
Allergen : No
Nutrition Info:
| Component (per 100gm) | Value |
| Energy | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 9.7 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Carbs | 77 g |
| Iron | 1.4 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Fibre | 14.5 g |
Quick Nutrient Check
Bone & Muscle Growth: High in Calcium and Protein, which are essential building blocks for your baby’s rapidly developing skeletal system and muscle strength.
Brain Development: Contains essential minerals like Magnesium and Phosphorus that support healthy nerve function and cognitive development.
Digestive Comfort: Naturally gluten-free and high in fiber, making it very gentle on the stomach and helpful for maintaining regular bowel movements.
How to introduce?
8 Months +
Makhana porridge/kheer
8 Months +
Roasted and powdered makhana added to homemade travel foods/ceralacs
10 Months +
Roasted and de-wormed, cut into quarters
Prerequisite – Baby knows to eat rice murmura/pori
12 Months +
Roasted and de-wormed, cut into halves
18 Months +
Roasted and mildly flavoured makhanas
Also Known as
English: Makhanas, Fox Nuts, Lotus Seeds
Tamil: தாமரை விதை (Thamarai Vithai)
Hindi: मखाना (Makhana)
Malayalam: താമര വിത്ത് (Thamara Vithu)
Marathi: कमळ बिया (Kamal Biya)
Kannada: ಕಮಲ ಬೀಜ (Kamala Beeja)
Telugu: తామర గింజలు (Thamara Ginjalu)
Gujarati: કમળના બીજ (Kamalna Beej)
Bengali: মাখানা (Makhana)
