Do you have Over ripe bananas in your pantry and thinking what to do, try this Banana halwa. Banana fudge is not only easy but my toddler who hate banana also enjoys it.
I started experimenting with fruit based recipes for my son. As I mentioned before my son is very choosy when it comes to fruits. I have posted few Banana based recipes before, pls check it out if you are interested.
Before my India trip I was in a mode to finish all perishables. Some over ripe bananas in the fruit basket, remembering Nendrapazham halwa, wanted to try something similar with very less sugar that is how this banana halwa happened.
I wouldn't say banana and raisins gave the exact amount of sweetness sugar gives, but for a mild snack we thought raisins did justice. Also over ripe banana was also on the sweeter side.
I added very little amount of corn flour so That It will be like a fudge but still It. won't hold a proper shape like custard powder Halwa. If you prefer to omit corn flour can do it and have the banana Halwa with a spoon😊
Checkout other halwa recipes in TMF
Ingredients
- Over ripe Banana - 3 big
- Sugar - 2 tbsp
- Raisin - 1/4 cup Adjust according to your preference
- Ghee - 1/2 tbsp
- Corn flour - 1 tablespoon + 1 tsp
- Salt - a pinch
- Cardamom powder – 1/8 tsp
Instructions
- Grease a pan with melted butter/ghee and keep aside
- In a mixing bowl mash Banana with potato masher/mathu. If there are small lumps it goes away while cooking. Add sugar, salt and mix well
- Transfer it into a heavy bottomed pan and cook on medium heat
- Add raisins and corn flour and continue cooking, stirring occasionally. Cook still it starts selparating from the pan with glossy texture. Add ghee and cook for a minute till it begins pulling away from the sides
- Transfer the halwa to the greased pan and level the top. Chill it for an hour and cut them
Notes
- Food color can be addedD
- Shelf life of Banana halwa is very less. Stays good for two days in fridge
- Adjust the sugar according to your Sweetness. Raisin gave Sweetness so I felt the sugar I added was enough
- Any nuts of choice can be added
- I preferred cutting the halwa instead you can also enjoy it in a cup
- Extra ghee can be added to make halwa rich
Ingredients:
Over ripe Banana - 3, big
Sugar - 2 tbsp
Raisin - 1/4 cup (Adjust according to your preference)
Ghee - 1/2 tbsp
Corn flour - 1 tablespoon + 1 tsp
Salt - a pinch
Cardamom powder – 1/8 tsp
Method:
- Grease a pan with melted butter/ghee and keep aside
- In a mixing bowl mash Banana with potato masher/mathu. If there are small lumps it goes away while cooking. Add sugar, salt and mix well
- Transfer it into a heavy bottomed pan and cook on medium heat
- Add raisins and corn flour and continue cooking, stirring occasionally. Cook still it starts selparating from the pan with glossy texture. Add ghee and cook for a minute till it begins pulling away from the sides
- Transfer the halwa to the greased pan and level the top. Chill it for an hour and cut them
Remya @ Forks N Knives
My grandma used to make this with very ripe Plantains. They look lovely.
Vidya Srinivasan
Thanku Remya:-)
Indu
This looks yummy! I love fruit based desserts!
Vidya Srinivasan
Thanku Indu:-)
madhavicyberkitchen
All in all a healthy sweet ,Will definitely try it.
Vidya Srinivasan
Thanku Madhavi:-)
Srividhya
yummm vids. superb. what all we need to do for this kids naa??
Vidya Srinivasan
True Sri.. Everyday they need something different.. Thanks da:-)
Bilna
Recipes like these are my life saver when it comes to my Lil boy 😊
Vidya Srinivasan
Totally:-) lo make us think na
Aruna
I love the way you innovate!
Vidya Srinivasan
Thanku Aruna:-) you are so humble
chcooks
Healthy sweet recipe dear 🙂
Vidya Srinivasan
Thanku Ch:-)
Moumita Malla
Nice recipe...usually my daughter loves banana. .but now she has cough and cold..I have 1 dozen bananas at home..now I ll make this
Vidya Srinivasan
Try this for ur daughter Moumita, I m sure she will enjoy:-) thanku
kushi
This is so innovative and looks so delicious dear. Love the recipe!
Vidya Srinivasan
Thanku Kushi:-)
Sundari
healthy and guilt free sweet!! Yummy!!
Vidya Srinivasan
Thanku Sundari:-)
gayathri
Healthy & yummy fudge.
Vidya Srinivasan
Thanku Gayathri:-)
Antonia
Yummy Vidya! I bet the bananas make it so creamy! What a great snack for kids 🙂
Vidya Srinivasan
Thanku Antonio:-)
Fareeha
This is so amazingly delicious.. superb recipe.. i love it
Vidya Srinivasan
Thanku Fareeha:-)
Malar
I always end making smoothies with over ripe banana. Will definitely give this a try next time Vidya. Looks so tempting.
Vidya Srinivasan
Do try it and let me know dear..thanku:-)
Nish Kitchen
I love halwa and this banana halwa looks so yum!
Vidya Srinivasan
Thanku Rose:-)
Spiceindiaonline
Nover tried halwa with banana, interesting recipe!
Vidya Srinivasan
Thanku Mullai:-)
Piyali Mutha
This is such a fantastic recipe dear. Over ripe bananas is a story in most households and if it can be converted into something as delicious as this, it would be fabulous. Easy sweet yet so mouthwatering. Thanks for sharing 😍
Vidya Srinivasan
Thanku Piyali:-)
Sharvari (mumbai to Melbourne)
Hey such an easy and yummy recipe. Must try using cornflour. I have made similar halwa/ barfi but with Milk powder added . Will try your recipe soon 🙂
Vidya Srinivasan
Thanku Sharvari:-)
Sowmiasgalley
Yummy banana halwa... I am sure it will melt in mouth.. Love it totally
Vidya Srinivasan
Thanku Sowmia:-)
marudhuskitchen
awesome decadent dessert ....with banana too good
Vidya Srinivasan
Thanku Vani:-)
Veena Theagarajan
this is new to me.. looks yum! good use of overripe banana.. I normally use it for frozen banana smoothie
Vidya Srinivasan
Thanku Veena:-)
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen
I make Banana halwa, but this one with is new to me. Looks exotic. Lovely share, Vidya! 🙂
Vidya Srinivasan
Thanku Anu:-)
Sona
Delicious and healthy banana halwa..
Vidya Srinivasan
Thanku Sona:-)