This breakfast will transport you to a white beach on a blue sea, possibly under the shade of a palm tree.  It is hard to believe anyone can dislike the taste of a cooked banana! This is a great start to any day.

Method (Serves 4)

• Wash the rice and add to a pan with the cinnamon, cardamom, salt, coconut milk and water.
• Simmer for about 15 minutes until the rice is cooked, stirring occasionally and adding more water if required.  
• In a frying pan, heat the butter and add the bananas, peeled and sliced down the middle.  
• Cook on one side and then turn over and add the sugar, shaking the pan to coat the bananas in the sugary butter.
• Serve the rice in bowls with half a banana on top of each and grate over a little lime zest.