Ripe Banana Stew

The Nendran variety of banana used for the recipe is available in Kerala and shops selling Kerala merchandise all over the country. 

Preparation: 

• Peel the banana and chop it into discs or split the banana into four lengthwise and then cut it into half inch wedges. 
• Take a sauce-pan, pour one and a half cups of water into it. Add the banana pieces and cook on medium flame. Stir occasionally. Cook for 10 minutes or until the banana is cooked. 
• Add sugar and allow it to melt. 
• Lower the flame and add the coconut cream. Bring to a boil. 
• Add the crushed cardamom and remove from fire. 
• Serve warm or cold. 

Ingredients: 

Very ripe banana chopped -  2 bananas ( medium to big ) 

Coconut cream - 5 - 6 tablespoons 

Water - 1 3/4 cups 

Sugar - 3 tablespoons ( add more if you like it sweeter) 

Cardamom - 2 crushed 

Link to another ripe banana recipe, Pazham pori/ ripe banana fry:

http://ashasnairrajesh.blogspot.com/2015/04/ripe-banana-fry-pazham-pori.html