Banana Cardamom Muffins

Growing up, I had always been a fan of cardamom. Most people are familiar with cardamom from fragrant Indian dishes, but this flavorful spice does more than lend flavor to curries and chai. It also has numerous health benefits, such as improving digestion and stimulating metabolism. My two kids love banana & they are one of our best sources of potassium, an essential mineral for maintaining normal blood pressure and heart function. I thought of combining the two flavors together to make a dessert/brunch for the family. They are so moist, that they melt in your mouth!

This recipe will make 10-12 muffins

Ingredients:

• 6 tbsp butter
• 1 cup sugar 
• 2 large bananas, cut finely
• 2 eggs (skip to make the egg less version or use a substitute)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 cups all purpose flour 

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F, line the muffin tin.
2. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar.
3. Add the bananas, eggs, buttermilk and vanilla and mix well.
4. In another bowl, mix the salt, baking powder, cardamom cinnamon and flour.
5. Add the flour to the banana mixture and mix until just combined (Don't over mix).
6. Fill muffin tin.
7. Sprinkle some candied ginger and cardamom seeds on top.
8. Bake for 19 minutes.