UP-Style Lapsi

Banana Appam is a popular snack from South India, made with fermented batter and ripe bananas. Here is a recipe for making Banana Appam:

Ingredients of UP-Style Lapsi

• Broken wheat (dalia): 1 cup
• Ghee: 1/4 cup
• Sugar: 1/2 cup (adjust to taste)
• Water: 2 cups
• Cardamom powder: 1/4 tsp
• Chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, raisins): 1/4 cup

How to Make UP-Style Lapsi

1. Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan and add broken wheat. Roast the wheat on medium heat until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma.
2. Add the chopped nuts and roast for a few more minutes until they turn golden brown.
3. Add water to the pan and stir well. Cover the pan with a lid and cook the wheat on low heat for about 15-20 minutes or until the wheat is cooked and the water has been absorbed.
4. Add sugar and cardamom powder to the pan and mix well. Cook for a few more minutes until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has thickened.
5. Serve hot or cold, garnished with more chopped nuts.

Enjoy your delicious UP-Style Lapsi!