Malabar Kaipola (Banana and Egg Snack)

Ingredients

• Banana - 4 whole
• Egg - 5 whole
• Ghee - 4 tbsp
• Cashews - 1 tbsp
• Raisins - 1 tbsp
• Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp
• Sugar - 5 tbsp

Instructions

1. 1Peel and cut 4 whole bananas into small pieces so they cook evenly and mash slightly as they brown.
2. 2Heat 3 tbsp ghee in a nonstick pan over medium heat, then add the banana pieces and sauté until they are brown and fragrant.
3. 3In the same pan, quickly fry 1 tbsp cashews and 1 tbsp raisins until the cashews are golden, then remove and keep them aside.
4. 4In a bowl, beat 5 whole eggs with 5 tbsp sugar and 1/2 tsp cardamom powder using a fork until the mixture is well combined and slightly frothy.
5. 5Fold the sautéed banana pieces into the egg mixture gently so the fruit is evenly distributed without breaking up completely.
6. 6Grease a clean nonstick pan with 1 tbsp ghee, transfer the banana and egg mixture into the pan, and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. 7Scatter the fried raisins and cashews over the surface for a little crunch and shine.
8. 8Cover the pan with a tightly closed lid and cook on very low flame for about 15-20 minutes; after 15 minutes, open the lid and insert a toothpick and if it comes out clean, it is done.
9. 9Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool briefly so it firms up, then turn it over onto a plate and cut into pieces.
10. 10Serve warm as an evening snack. Optional: offer a spoonful of yogurt or a light dusting of extra cardamom alongside for serving.