Banana Halwa

Banana Halwa (ಬಾಳೆಹಣ್ಣಿನ ಹಲ್ವ) is one of the famous sweets in Mangalore. This traditional sweet is prepared using riped bananas, ghee, sugar, cardamom, and cashew nuts. This halwa is very famous in Mangalore.

CategoryDifficultyBeginner

Yields2 Servings
Prep Time5 minsCook Time1 hr 10 minsTotal Time1 hr 15 mins

 ¼ cup ghee
 6 cavendish bananas
 ½ cup sugar
 15 cashews, cut into small pieces
 1 tsp cardamom powder

Preparation
1

Peel the bananas and grind them to a smooth paste

2

Cut 15-20 cashew nuts into small pieces

3

Grind fresh cardamoms into a fine powder

Instructions
4

Heat 1/4 cup ghee over a medium heat

5

Add the ground banana paste and cook till the color changes to slightly dark

6

Add 1/2 cup sugar and stir continuously

7

Cook till the color changes to dark brown. It usually takes 40-50 minutes for the color to change to dark brown

8

Add cashew nut pieces and combine well

9

Add 1 tsp freshly ground cardamom and mix well

10

Transfer the halwa to a plate or mold greased with ghee and spread it evenly. Let the halwa cool down completely

11

Release it from all the sides using a knife, flip it over a plate and cut it into small pieces

12

Banana halwa is ready

Ingredients

 ¼ cup ghee
 6 cavendish bananas
 ½ cup sugar
 15 cashews, cut into small pieces
 1 tsp cardamom powder

Directions

Preparation
1

Peel the bananas and grind them to a smooth paste

2

Cut 15-20 cashew nuts into small pieces

3

Grind fresh cardamoms into a fine powder

Instructions
4

Heat 1/4 cup ghee over a medium heat

5

Add the ground banana paste and cook till the color changes to slightly dark

6

Add 1/2 cup sugar and stir continuously

7

Cook till the color changes to dark brown. It usually takes 40-50 minutes for the color to change to dark brown

8

Add cashew nut pieces and combine well

9

Add 1 tsp freshly ground cardamom and mix well

10

Transfer the halwa to a plate or mold greased with ghee and spread it evenly. Let the halwa cool down completely

11

Release it from all the sides using a knife, flip it over a plate and cut it into small pieces

12

Banana halwa is ready

Banana Halwa
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