Banana Halwa

Step 1: Prepare Bananas

Peel all the ripe bananas and chop them into smaller pieces. Transfer the chopped bananas into a blender.

Step 2: Blend Bananas

Blend the chopped bananas into a smooth, thick paste. Ensure there are no lumps.

Step 3: Cook Banana Paste

Heat 1/4 cup of ghee in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Once the ghee is melted, pour the banana paste into the pan. Cook the banana paste for about 15 minutes, stirring continuously, until it becomes shiny and slightly thickens.

Step 4: Prepare Jaggery Syrup

In a separate small pan, add 1 cup of jaggery and 1/4 cup of water. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until the jaggery completely melts and forms a smooth syrup.

Step 5: Combine and Cook Halwa

Pour the jaggery syrup into the banana paste in the large pan. Mix well until combined. Continue cooking and stirring the mixture. As the mixture cooks and thickens, add 1-2 tablespoons of ghee periodically (around 0:41 and 0:43) to prevent sticking and enhance the texture. Cook until the halwa becomes very thick, sticky, and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan, which should take about 15-20 minutes.

Step 6: Add Peanuts

Once the halwa reaches the desired thick and sticky consistency, add 1/4 cup of chopped peanuts. Mix them thoroughly into the halwa.

Step 7: Set the Halwa

Transfer the hot halwa mixture into a greased square cake tin or a similar mold. Press it down evenly with a spatula. Place the tin in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the halwa to set completely.

Step 8: Cut and Serve

Once set, remove the halwa from the refrigerator. Invert it onto a cutting board and cut it into desired shapes, such as squares or bars. Serve the delicious banana halwa.

• Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.

• Stir the halwa continuously to prevent it from sticking to the pan and burning.

• Adjust the amount of jaggery according to your sweetness preference.

• Add a pinch of cardamom powder for enhanced flavor.

• Incorporate other chopped nuts like cashews or almonds.

• For a richer taste, add a splash of coconut milk during cooking.