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 tbsp + 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
Over ripe Banana – 3, big
Sugar – 2 tbsp
Raisin – 1/4 cup (Adjust according to your preference)
Ghee – 1/2 tbsp
Corn flour – 1 tbsp + 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
My grandma used to make this with very ripe Plantains. They look lovely.
Thanku Remya:-)
This looks yummy! I love fruit based desserts!
Thanku Indu:-)
All in all a healthy sweet ,Will definitely try it.
Thanku Madhavi:-)
yummm vids. superb. what all we need to do for this kids naa??
True Sri.. Everyday they need something different.. Thanks da:-)
Recipes like these are my life saver when it comes to my Lil boy 😊
Totally:-) lo make us think na
I love the way you innovate!
Thanku Aruna:-) you are so humble
Healthy sweet recipe dear 🙂
Thanku Ch:-)
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
Try this for ur daughter Moumita, I m sure she will enjoy:-) thanku
This is so innovative and looks so delicious dear. Love the recipe!
Thanku Kushi:-)
healthy and guilt free sweet!! Yummy!!
Thanku Sundari:-)
Healthy & yummy fudge.
Thanku Gayathri:-)
Yummy Vidya! I bet the bananas make it so creamy! What a great snack for kids 🙂
Thanku Antonio:-)
This is so amazingly delicious.. superb recipe.. i love it
Thanku Fareeha:-)
I always end making smoothies with over ripe banana. Will definitely give this a try next time Vidya. Looks so tempting.
Do try it and let me know dear..thanku:-)
I love halwa and this banana halwa looks so yum!
Thanku Rose:-)
Nover tried halwa with banana, interesting recipe!
Thanku Mullai:-)
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 😍
Thanku Piyali:-)
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 🙂
Thanku Sharvari:-)
Yummy banana halwa… I am sure it will melt in mouth.. Love it totally
Thanku Sowmia:-)
awesome decadent dessert ….with banana too good
Thanku Vani:-)
this is new to me.. looks yum! good use of overripe banana.. I normally use it for frozen banana smoothie
Thanku Veena:-)
I make Banana halwa, but this one with is new to me. Looks exotic. Lovely share, Vidya! 🙂
Thanku Anu:-)
Delicious and healthy banana halwa..
Thanku Sona:-)