Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6      large         ripe bananas -- sliced 1-inch thick
   2      ounces        butter -- (1/2 stick)
   5      tablespoons   water -- (a little over 1/4
                        -- cup)
   2      ounces        sugar -- (1/4 cup)
   5      ounces        water -- (1/2 + 2 tbsp)
   1      pinches       nutmeg
                        ground seeds of 1 cardamom pod
                        few drops almond essence
                        almonds

Preparation:

Fry bananas in butter for 7 minutes. Mash, then moisten with water. Simmer 3 minutes more. Dissolve augar in water and add to bananas. Boil 10-12 minutes, stirring. When thick, turn into a bowl and whisk until smooth and light. Sprinkle with nutmeg, ground cardamom seeds, almond essence, and almonds. Chill before serving. "The amount of butter can be varied according to taste. Really, it is necessary only to prevent the banana from sticking or burning. Any surplus can be drained off before cooking in water."