Banana pancakes with pistachio ice-cream

1.Place pistachios in a food processor. Process until fine crumbs. Set aside.

2.Sift flour into a large bowl. Stir in sugar, buttermilk and egg until combined and smooth

3.Heat a small non-stick frying pan on medium. Brush with a little margarine. For each pancake, pour 1/4 cup of batter into pan. Spread to a 12cm round. Cook for l minute. Place 4-5 slices of banana on top and cook for 1 minute, until bubbles appear on surface. Turn and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining margarine and batter to make 12 pancakes.

4.Stack two pancakes on each serving plate. Top with ice-cream. Serve sprinkled with pistachio meal. Drizzle with maple syrup.