Homemade Sweet Banana Halwa DessertVeg
Indulge in the rich, authentic flavors of this traditional banana halwa. This delectable sweet treat is crafted by blending ripe bananas into a smooth puree and cooking it slowly with aromatic ghee and sweet jaggery until it reaches a thick, fudge-like consistency. Garnished with crunchy roasted cashew nuts and a hint of fragrant cardamom powder, this homemade delight offers a perfect balance of texture and sweetness that melts in your mouth. A classic dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
4 large Banana
150 Jaggery
1 cup Water
as needed Clarified Butter (Ghee)
1 tsp Cardamom Powder
4 Cashew Nuts
Instructions
1
Peel the bananas and cut them into small, manageable pieces.
2
Place the banana pieces into a mixer jar and grind them into a smooth, fine paste.
3
In a saucepan, combine water and jaggery. Heat until the jaggery melts completely, then strain the syrup and set it aside.
4
Heat a little ghee in a wide saucepan and roast the cashew nuts until they turn golden brown. Remove and set them aside.
5
In the same pan, add a bit more ghee and pour in the banana paste. Cook on medium flame for about 10 minutes until it thickens and changes color.
6
Pour in the strained jaggery syrup and add a couple of teaspoons of ghee. Mix well and cook on low flame for 15–20 minutes.
7
Stir in the cardamom powder and an extra teaspoon of ghee, cooking for another 5 minutes.
8
Add the roasted cashews to the mixture and cook for a final 5 minutes until it forms a consistent mass.
9
Grease a tin with ghee, transfer the halwa into it, and spread it evenly.
10
Allow it to set for 30 to 45 minutes, then cut into pieces and serve.
