Today I am sharing a delicious Fruit Halwa. Banana Halwa / Balehannu Halwa is a popular sweet dish from the south. The color of the halwa varies with the variety of banana used. One of the quickest and yummiest halwa recipe. You will love it. One of the best ways to use ripened banana. It is made with simple ingredients available at home.
Ingredients for Banana Halwa / Balehannu Halwa:
Ripe Banana:I have used ripe Plantain here. You can use any variety here.
Ghee: Ghee adds a nice texture and glaze to the halwa
Walnuts:Walnuts and banana are match made in heaven. I love the ghee roasted walnuts.
Cashews: My boys love cashews and hence I have added some. You may add any dry fruit of your choice.
Sugar: The ripe Plantains were sweet hence I have added very little sugar. you can substitute jaggery instead. I would suggest you to add a mix of jaggery and sugar as sugar gives a nice glaze to the halwa.
Desiccated Coconut: I have garnished with desiccated coconut and this completely optional.
Milk: Enhances the taste of the halwa. This is completely optional.
Recipe for Banana Halwa / Balehannu Halwa:
Author: Preethi Prasad
Prep Time : 5 Mins
Cook Time : 15Mins
Total Time : 20 mins
Course : Dessert
Cuisine :Â Indian
EquipmentsUsed:
Wide bottom Pan
Spatula
Blender
Ingredients for Banana Halwa / Balehannu Halwa:
2 Ripe Plantains
1 Tbsp Ghee
4 Walnuts chopped
6 Cashews
2 Tsp Sugar
Desiccated Coconut for Garnish
1 Tbsp Milk
Method:
Blend the Ripe plantain to get a lump free mixture.
Heat ghee in a wide bottom pan.
Roast the walnuts and Cashews until they turn slightly brown.
Transfer them to a plate.
Add the blended mixture and keep stirring until you get the aroma.
Now add milk and sugar and mix well untill the mixtures starts to form a lump about 8-10 minutes.
Turn off the heat.
Garnish with desiccated coconut and roasted cashews and walnuts.
Serve hot or chilled as per your choice.
Notes:
Use fully ripe plantains or banana.
Adjust the sweetness depending on the sweetness of the banana and your choice .
You can keep it longer for the halwa to turn dark.
You may add jaggery instead of Sugar. But add little sugar for a nice glaze.
Baale hannu halwa super aagidhe !! I vaguely remember having tasted this halwa,but your recipe now will not make me run around the family to finish the ripe bananas 🙂 . The ripe bananas will soon turn halwa in my kitchen
Banana Halwa looks so delicious here. The color of the halwa tempting me to try soon to enjoy the dessert. Seems to be a quick and yum halwa recipe………….
Preethi this banana halwa reminds me of the plantain sweet that my maid had cooked for us. It is so similar to the Swahili Plantain sweet she made except that she used coconut milk and cardamom. Different and yummy. Must try out your version.
Been ages since I had this, Preethi.. m neighbour used to make this religiously for every sankashti and I used to wait to be given a spoon of this delicacy.. yummm ur version looks. Thanks for bringing back a lot of memories for me
Baale hannu halwa super aagidhe !! I vaguely remember having tasted this halwa,but your recipe now will not make me run around the family to finish the ripe bananas 🙂 . The ripe bananas will soon turn halwa in my kitchen
Wow. I always look for some recipes using ripe bananas and this came to my rescue. I tried it and it came out good. Thanks for sharing
That is a lovely feedback. So glad you liked it Narmadha. Thank you.
Banana halwa looks delish Preethi. I can imagine the heavenly taste. A perfect recipe for fasting days. I would love to try it soon.
Banana Halwa looks so delicious here. The color of the halwa tempting me to try soon to enjoy the dessert. Seems to be a quick and yum halwa recipe………….
Wow, thanks to your yum recipe with ripe bananas my fruit basket will not hold any ripe bananas any more. Love this banana halwa.
Perfect use of ripe bananas. I am always looking for recipes using ripened bananas. Sounds delicious. Adding to my bucket list.
Sounds delicious, quick and easy, perfect use of over ripe bananas. I will make it in my fasting days.
Preethi this banana halwa reminds me of the plantain sweet that my maid had cooked for us. It is so similar to the Swahili Plantain sweet she made except that she used coconut milk and cardamom. Different and yummy. Must try out your version.
Banana halwa is tasty and one of my favourites. Good to see you make this popular recipe Preethi.
Been ages since I had this, Preethi.. m neighbour used to make this religiously for every sankashti and I used to wait to be given a spoon of this delicacy.. yummm ur version looks. Thanks for bringing back a lot of memories for me
A new sweet treat to make with ripe bananas.. halwa looks so creamy and good, will love to try this soon.
Banana halwa is looking so delicious and scrumptious. Such and easy recipe. will definitely try this recipe.