Homemade Banana Sweet

 

Homemade Banana Sweet 

1. Caramelized Banana (Banana in Syrup)

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas (sliced or halved)
• ½ cup sugar (brown or white)
• ¼ cup water
• 1 tbsp butter
• ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• A pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a pan over medium heat, add sugar and water. Stir until sugar dissolves and starts to caramelize.
2. Add butter and stir well.
3. Add banana slices and cook for 3-5 minutes, gently turning until coated and softened.
4. Add vanilla extract and cinnamon if desired.
5. Serve warm over ice cream, pancakes, or eat as is.

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2. Banana Halwa (Indian-Style Sweet Banana Dessert)

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
• ¼ cup chopped nuts (cashews, almonds)
• ¼ tsp cardamom powder
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Heat ghee in a pan and fry the nuts until golden. Set aside.
2. Add mashed bananas to the same pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
3. Stir in sugar and continue cooking until it dissolves and the mixture becomes glossy.
4. Add cardamom powder and salt, mix well.
5. Garnish with fried nuts and serve warm or chilled.

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3. Fried Banana Fritters (Maruya)

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas (sliced lengthwise)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ cup milk (or water)
• 1 egg
• A pinch of salt
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, egg, milk, and salt into a smooth batter.
2. Dip banana slices in the batter, coating them evenly.
3. Heat oil in a pan and fry the bananas until golden brown and crispy.
4. Drain excess oil and sprinkle with sugar before serving.

These banana sweets are quick and easy to make. Let me know which one you’d like to try!