Banana halwa is a traditional Indian sweet dish made by cooking mashed ripe bananas with ghee, sugar, and aromatic spices like cardamom. It is a popular dessert during festivals and special occasions, known for its rich and indulgent taste. The smooth and creamy texture of banana halwa makes it a delightful treat for those with a sweet tooth.
Banana Halwa
Course: DessertCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Medium
Servings
6
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
30
minutesBanana halwa is a traditional Indian sweet dish made by cooking mashed ripe bananas with ghee, sugar, and aromatic spices like cardamom.
Ingredients
1 cup rawa
2 cups sugar
2 riped banana
1/4 cup Ghee
1 teaspoon cardamom powder
10 cashew nuts
10 raisins
Few drops of yellow colour
Directions
- Fry rawa in a tablespoon of ghee for five minutes
- Fry cashew nuts and raisins in a teaspoon of ghee
- Mash the riped banana and keep aside
- In a heavy bottomed vessel, put two cups of water and bring to boil
- When it start boiling add the rawa slowly stirring continuously
- When the rawa is cooked soft, add mashed banana, sugar, yellow colour and mix well
- Add ghee, cardamom powder, fried cashew nuts, raisins and mix once again
- Remove from stove and put it in a greased plate or bowl
Namaskaaram,Kamala Mami,tried out banana halwa today.However did not use yellow colour.Still turned out to be tasty.Apart from banana and pineapple,what other fruits may be used for preparing kesari?
Kamala mami,in this site,so many recipes have been provided.I would like to know the recipe for NUKKAL,In almost every wedding,this bhakshsnam is prepared.Anyway,an authentic recipe is always welcome,Regards,Aravind.