A Dreamy Delight Of Apples

Ingredients

4 tsp  butter
5 medium sized  apple , chopped
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup bread crumbs
1 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder

For The Garnish6 sliced apples

Method

1. Heat 1 tsp of butter in a deep pan, add the apples and saute for 2 minutes on a medium flame.
2. Add water and cook the apples till they are soft.
3. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. When cooked, coarsely mash with a masher or flat spoon.
5. Let some pieces be visible partially.
6. Add the cardamom powder and mix well.
7. In another pan melt the rest of the butter and saute the bread crumbs on slow flame till it turns to light brown in color.
8. Add the sugar and stir till it is melted and has mixed well with crumbs.
9. Arrange the cooked apples on a flat dish, arrange a layer of the crumbs and put the layer of apples on it.
10. Cover with a thin layer of crumbs again.
11. Serve it cold or hot as per your choice and garnish with apple slices.