Luscious Banana Cream with Rose Petals

Adapted from Ayurvedic Healing Cuisine by Harisi Johari

Have you taken time to savor a banana lately? If bananas were rare, we
would probably covet them dearly for their rich, creamy flesh and
sweet, perfumed flavor. In this wonderfully simple recipe for Banana
Cream with Rose Petals, ripe bananas are propelled from fruit bowl
staple into the luscious-dessert stratosphere.

Besides being so lovely to eat, bananas are
whiz-bangers in the nutrition department. They are one of our best
sources of potassium, a mineral that plays a vital role in healthy
blood pressure and heart functions. They are high in soluble fiber and
are a rich source of beneficial bacteria that aid in the absorption of
calciumwho knew?!


2 large ripe bananas
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 teaspoons rose petal jam (see note)

Mash the bananas with the honey until creamy. In a large bowl, whip the
cream until stiff. Fold in the banana and mix well. Chill and serve in
four small dessert dishes, topping each portion with one teaspoon of rose
petal jam.

Note: Rose petal jam can be purchased in ethnic or gourmet food stores,
and you can also find it online. If you are unable to purchase it, you can
substitute your favorite jam and garnish the dishes with a sprinkle of
fresh (organic!) rose petals.

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