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    Banana Halwa | Banana Fudge

    November 4, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 46 Comments

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    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.

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    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

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    Banana Halwa / VazhaiPazham Halwa / Banana Fudge

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    Course: Halwa
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes minutes
    Author: Vidya Srinivasan

    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
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    Notes

    1. Food color can be addedD
    2. Shelf life of Banana halwa is very less. Stays good for two days in fridge
    3. Adjust the sugar according to your Sweetness. Raisin gave Sweetness so I felt the sugar I added was enough
    4. Any nuts of choice can be added
    5. I preferred cutting the halwa instead you can also enjoy it in a cup
    6. Extra ghee can be added to make halwa rich
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    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

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    • 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

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    •  Transfer the halwa to the greased pan and level the top. Chill it for an hour and cut them

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    1. Remya @ Forks N Knives

      November 04, 2015 at 7:28 pm

      My grandma used to make this with very ripe Plantains. They look lovely.

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 05, 2015 at 12:37 pm

        Thanku Remya:-)

        Reply
    2. Indu

      November 04, 2015 at 7:50 pm

      This looks yummy! I love fruit based desserts!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 05, 2015 at 12:36 pm

        Thanku Indu:-)

        Reply
    3. madhavicyberkitchen

      November 04, 2015 at 8:52 pm

      All in all a healthy sweet ,Will definitely try it.

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 05, 2015 at 12:36 pm

        Thanku Madhavi:-)

        Reply
    4. Srividhya

      November 04, 2015 at 9:08 pm

      yummm vids. superb. what all we need to do for this kids naa??

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 05, 2015 at 12:36 pm

        True Sri.. Everyday they need something different.. Thanks da:-)

        Reply
    5. Bilna

      November 04, 2015 at 9:23 pm

      Recipes like these are my life saver when it comes to my Lil boy 😊

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 05, 2015 at 12:35 pm

        Totally:-) lo make us think na

        Reply
    6. Aruna

      November 04, 2015 at 10:20 pm

      I love the way you innovate!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 05, 2015 at 12:35 pm

        Thanku Aruna:-) you are so humble

        Reply
    7. chcooks

      November 04, 2015 at 11:24 pm

      Healthy sweet recipe dear 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 05, 2015 at 12:34 pm

        Thanku Ch:-)

        Reply
    8. Moumita Malla

      November 04, 2015 at 11:28 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 05, 2015 at 12:34 pm

        Try this for ur daughter Moumita, I m sure she will enjoy:-) thanku

        Reply
    9. kushi

      November 05, 2015 at 2:44 am

      This is so innovative and looks so delicious dear. Love the recipe!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 05, 2015 at 12:34 pm

        Thanku Kushi:-)

        Reply
    10. Sundari

      November 05, 2015 at 3:59 am

      healthy and guilt free sweet!! Yummy!!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 05, 2015 at 12:33 pm

        Thanku Sundari:-)

        Reply
    11. gayathri

      November 05, 2015 at 7:29 am

      Healthy & yummy fudge.

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 05, 2015 at 12:33 pm

        Thanku Gayathri:-)

        Reply
    12. Antonia

      November 05, 2015 at 7:36 am

      Yummy Vidya! I bet the bananas make it so creamy! What a great snack for kids 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 05, 2015 at 12:33 pm

        Thanku Antonio:-)

        Reply
    13. Fareeha

      November 05, 2015 at 10:13 am

      This is so amazingly delicious.. superb recipe.. i love it

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 05, 2015 at 12:32 pm

        Thanku Fareeha:-)

        Reply
    14. Malar

      November 05, 2015 at 12:07 pm

      I always end making smoothies with over ripe banana. Will definitely give this a try next time Vidya. Looks so tempting.

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 05, 2015 at 12:32 pm

        Do try it and let me know dear..thanku:-)

        Reply
    15. Nish Kitchen

      November 05, 2015 at 1:51 pm

      I love halwa and this banana halwa looks so yum!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 05, 2015 at 5:00 pm

        Thanku Rose:-)

        Reply
    16. Spiceindiaonline

      November 05, 2015 at 5:18 pm

      Nover tried halwa with banana, interesting recipe!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 05, 2015 at 5:19 pm

        Thanku Mullai:-)

        Reply
    17. Piyali Mutha

      November 05, 2015 at 6:27 pm

      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 😍

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 06, 2015 at 4:50 pm

        Thanku Piyali:-)

        Reply
    18. Sharvari (mumbai to Melbourne)

      November 05, 2015 at 8:46 pm

      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 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 06, 2015 at 4:49 pm

        Thanku Sharvari:-)

        Reply
    19. Sowmiasgalley

      November 05, 2015 at 8:49 pm

      Yummy banana halwa... I am sure it will melt in mouth.. Love it totally

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 06, 2015 at 4:49 pm

        Thanku Sowmia:-)

        Reply
    20. marudhuskitchen

      November 05, 2015 at 9:10 pm

      awesome decadent dessert ....with banana too good

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 06, 2015 at 4:49 pm

        Thanku Vani:-)

        Reply
    21. Veena Theagarajan

      November 06, 2015 at 7:43 am

      this is new to me.. looks yum! good use of overripe banana.. I normally use it for frozen banana smoothie

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 06, 2015 at 4:48 pm

        Thanku Veena:-)

        Reply
    22. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen

      November 06, 2015 at 8:59 am

      I make Banana halwa, but this one with is new to me. Looks exotic. Lovely share, Vidya! 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 06, 2015 at 4:48 pm

        Thanku Anu:-)

        Reply
    23. Sona

      November 07, 2015 at 4:15 am

      Delicious and healthy banana halwa..

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 09, 2015 at 5:12 pm

        Thanku Sona:-)

        Reply

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