Vivekan’s Weekly Bit: Banana Dreams Recipe
Vivekan
This is a weekly post from Bodhisattva Yoga’s founder/co-director offering weekly bits of research findings, suggestions, and musings on all things directly & indirectly related to the broad Path of Yoga.
This past weekend, I gave myself the treat of visiting my mom’s to breathe in some cleaner air. (Jess was practicing Dhana [Skt., Generosity] when she decided to cover my normally scheduled weekend gigs — and, run the studio. …Moreover, she even had a Sunday afternoon workshop to lead. What a juggle! …But, this is how one gets their chops, right? Thank you, Jess! :) While there, I watched my mum take some ripe bananas (yellow/brown peel), and after a few absurdly simple steps, create ambrosia. Seeing my mom’s creation gave me an idea… It took the form of my Banana Dreams.
Naturally, this recipe can take many interpretations; so, please do experiment. As a matter of fact, this recipe is a slight departure from what my mom shared. Thanks, mum!
Ripe Bananas
My Banana Dreams Recipe:
- Cut a ripe banana (yellow/brown peel, not mushy; organic/fair trade when possible) into 4 even pieces
- Slice these 4 pieces, lengthwise, into three slices
- Lay the slices along the center of a greased glass casserole pan, or, over aluminum foil for a metal pan
- Dash some natural vanilla over the slices
- Lightly sprinkle cinnamon upon the banana
- Super light spray of unrefined sugar crystals (enough to see several crystals over & in between the slices)
- Place in oven broiler for ~5min, or, in a toaster over for ~15min — until banana begins to caramelize
- Pour into a bowl, the caramelized banana & syrup, over a handful of seeds/nuts & raisins/dried fruit
- Then, drizzle, to taste, condensed milk over the caramelized banana, nuts & fruit, and viola, ambrosia.
Offering it up to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas — or, whatever is Highest for you – first, especially during this auspicious full moon, would truly make it sublime. Either way, savour Banana Dreams mindfully, and in Maha Sukha (Skt., Great Bliss).
Enjoy in moderation,
Vivekan :)
