RED BANANAS WITH CARDAMOM (ELAICHI KéLA)

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A Bombayite's version of bananas Foster, this recipe stirs in highly aromatic cardamom for that quintessential flavor associated with many an Indian dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 small red bananas
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup jaggery, chopped or 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice, (1 medium lime)
1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds, (removed from the pods), ground
1 quart vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Peel bananas and cut lengthwise in half; set aside.
  • Melt butter in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook jaggery in butter, stirring gently, until dissolved.
  • Stir in bananas, lime juice and ground cardamom; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bananas are tender.
  • Scoop ice cream into 4 bowls. Spoon bananas with sauce over ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585, Carbohydrate 82 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 120 mg

Abaka Jerom
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The bananas were perfectly caramelized and the cardamom added a lovely flavor.


Sanwal Khan
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's a great way to use up ripe bananas. I love the addition of cardamom.


Md Yeasin Arafat
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I'm not a big fan of cardamom, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The cardamom flavor is subtle and it really complements the bananas.


Azmat ullah Azmat khan
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I had some trouble finding red bananas, but I was able to use regular bananas instead. The dish still turned out great!


Joey Wilbur
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. I would recommend using less sugar if you're not a fan of overly sweet desserts.


Ayoola Oni
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I love the combination of bananas and cardamom in this recipe. It's a unique and flavorful dish that I'll definitely be making again.


Sultan Jani
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy dessert. The bananas are cooked perfectly and the cardamom adds a nice touch of flavor.


Ijazahmad Ahmad
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the cardamom and bananas.


Elena Barkhina
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I've never had red bananas before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're so delicious! The cardamom really brings out their flavor.


STEAR erikral
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This recipe is a keeper! The bananas were cooked perfectly and the cardamom added a lovely flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Zubair 123
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems. The cardamom and bananas are a great combination, and the finished dish is both flavorful and vi