How long does Banana Halwa take?

57 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 47 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Banana Halwa serve?

8. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Banana Halwa vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Banana Halwa?

4 Ripe Nendran Banana, 200 grams Jaggery, 25 ml Water, 1 tbsp Ghee, ½ tsp Cardamom Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Banana Halwa?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Banana Halwa?

About 242 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Banana Halwa

Name: Banana Halwa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 47 min
Total time: 57 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 200 grams Jaggery, Grated; 25 ml Water, For Cooking; 4 Ripe Nendran Banana, Peeled; 1 tbsp Ghee; 2 tbsp Ghee; ½ tsp Cardamom Powder; 1 tsp Ghee

57 min
not spicy
Serves 8

Prep 10 min · Cook 47 min

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Also known as pazham halwa, kele ka halwa · Veg · Sweets & Desserts

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Banana halwa is a Kerala sweet of ripe nendran banana cooked with jaggery and ghee until thick and glossy. Serves 8, about 55 minutes plus setting.

Good for: Deepavali, Party

Ingredients

6 items

8 people

Jaggery, Grated200 grams
Water, For Cooking25 ml
Ripe Nendran Banana, Peeled4
Ghee3 tbsp
Cardamom Powder½ tsp
Ghee1 tsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 8 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 8 people
Energy	242kcal	1936kcal
Protein	1g	8g
Carbohydrate	46g	370g
Fat	6.8g	54g
Fibre	1.5g	12g
Sugar	35g	278g

Cookd masalas for ripe nendran banana

Method

1
Peel the bananas and mash them in a bowl until mostly smooth. Grate the jaggery.
2
Add the jaggery and water to a kadai. Stir on medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes until the jaggery melts fully. Strain the syrup if it has dirt, then return it to the kadai.
JaggeryWater
3
Add the banana mash to the jaggery syrup and mix well. Cook on medium flame for 3 minutes, stirring often, until evenly mixed and bubbling.
Ripe Nendran Banana
4
Add 1 tablespoon ghee. Cook on medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and the raw banana smell reduces.
Ghee
5
Add 2 tablespoons ghee in small portions and keep stirring. Cook on low flame for 10 to 12 minutes until the halwa turns dark, looks glossy and starts leaving the sides of the kadai.
Ghee
6
Add the cardamom powder and mix well. Cook on low flame for 1 to 2 minutes until the halwa comes together as a soft, thick mass and does not look watery.
Cardamom Powder
7
Grease a plate with 1 teaspoon ghee and transfer the halwa to it. Spread it evenly and cool for 15 minutes until set enough to slice or serve.
Ghee

Before you start

How long does Banana Halwa take?: 57 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 47 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Banana Halwa serve?: 8. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Banana Halwa vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Banana Halwa spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Banana Halwa?: 4 Ripe Nendran Banana, 200 grams Jaggery, 25 ml Water, 1 tbsp Ghee, ½ tsp Cardamom Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Banana Halwa?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Banana Halwa?: About 242 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.