Caramelised Banana Ghee Roast

Ingredients

• 2 med - big Ripe Plantain (Pazhutha Ethakka) ( peeled and sliced in round shape)
• 2-4 tbsp Sugar (refer notes)
• 2 tbsp Chopped cashew nuts (optional)
• 2-3 tbsp Ghee / Butter / Dalda / Crisco / Oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat ghee in a wide pan. Add the sliced banana and stir well.

2. 2

   Make sure the pieces are coated with ghee.

3. 3

   Cook on low flame for 5-6 mins or till the bananas are half cooked.

4. 4

   Increase the flame to medium and stir well. Make sure you keep an eye on the dish, after increasing the heat.

5. 5

   Once the banana begins to brown, reduce the flame to low-medium.

6. 6

   Add sugar and chopped cashew nuts (if using) and mix well.

7. 7

   Continue cooking till the sugar almost melts and the banana is fried well.

8. 8

   I prefer a dark brown colour banana with a slightly crispy texture, so I increase the cooking time accordingly.

9. 9

   You can have it by itself or as a side for Upma or Puttu. You can also use this as a topping for pancakes / waffles / ice cream / french toast.