Banana Halwa

Banana halwa is a popular Indian dessert that is made with ripe bananas, ghee, sugar, and spices. It is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be served warm or cold.

Banana halwa is a traditional Indian dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is believed to have originated in the state of Maharashtra, where bananas are a staple food. The dessert is typically made with ripe bananas, ghee, sugar, and spices. It is often served warm or cold, and can be garnished with nuts or dried fruit.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 5 ripe bananas
• 1 cup ghee
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron strands (optional)
• 1 tablespoon milk (optional)

Instructions

1. Peel and mash the bananas in a large bowl.
2. Heat the ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
3. Add the mashed bananas to the melted ghee and stir to combine.
4. Cook the bananas for 15-20 minutes, or until they are soft and golden brown.
5. Add the sugar, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder, and saffron strands (if using) to the pan. Stir to combine.
6. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the sugar has melted and the halwa has thickened.
7. Add the milk (if using) to the pan and stir to combine.
8. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the halwa has reached desired consistency.

Why It Works

• The ripe bananas provide a natural sweetness to the halwa.
• The ghee adds a rich, nutty flavor to the halwa.
• The sugar helps to caramelize the bananas and give the halwa a golden brown color.
• The spices add a warm and aromatic flavor to the halwa.