Ajide October 1, 2012, 04:15:58

Hi Yash!How have you been? Did you follow the exiinctg match at Mohali? At 128-8,I went away in despair,then next day in a Pakistani newspaper saw: YAYYYYYY!!!Hope you are gettng ready for the Navaratri & Diwali holidays! Are you going to cook something special for Mummy & Papaji? [I know Mummy does not like -ji, so I left out that term of respect!Bad of me!!]I came across this banana caramel sauce that you might like, although you should ask Mummy to stand near you since melting sugar is very hot & can cause serious burns. I always advise SAFETY GLASSES in the kitchen because EYES are very precious. Tell DADDY that laboratory supply stores will have them. Use them just like you use bike helmets: ALWAYS when biking or when cooking (in this case).Now: place about 1-2 measuring cups [200 ml each] white sugar in a saucepan with a heavy bottom and put it on medium heat. Carefully watch,& shake or stir while it melts & turns a golden brown. Add a pinch of salt to cut the sweetness, but not too much. Watch for a particular shade of golden brown that is not too dark but just enough to your liking.Then add fresh cream. Be careful of splattering and hot cream jumping into your face & eyes. Keep stirring fast & continuously. You will need just enough cream to make a thick sauce. Off heat. Add sliced ripe bananas & allow them to heat up.Serve over waffles, or French toast made with a touch of cinnamon, or any of the crisp Sindhi breads.Top with something crunchy, like nuts that have been warmed or roasted in the microwave before serving: walnuts, pecans, almond, moongphali, whatever you have. You can also add some sliced raw apples on the side for crunch & health and they clean the teeth of sugar residue. Wishing you & your family a most auspicious & happy Holiday Season.Gautam.