Banana Halva Recipe

Transport yourself back to 1973 with this nostalgic Banana Halva recipe, originally featured in Good Housekeeping's "Cooking for Today" magazine! This vibrant Indian dessert boasts a creamy banana base, enriched with fragrant ghee, crunchy nuts, and warming cardamom. A quick and easy recipe perfect for a sweet treat or special occasion. Reimagined for modern kitchens from a treasured archive.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 607.1 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Halva

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How to Make Banana Halva

  1. Mash 3 ripe bananas into a smooth pulp in a medium saucepan.
  2. Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water to the mashed bananas. Stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Bring the mixture to a rapid boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
  4. Remove from heat and gradually whisk in 1/4 cup melted ghee (clarified butter), ensuring it's fully incorporated.
  5. Return the saucepan to medium heat and stir continuously until the mixture thickens and forms a firm, pulling away from the sides of the pan (approximately 5-7 minutes).
  6. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds, cashews, or pistachios), 1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds, and a pinch of saffron threads (optional).
  7. Pour the halva onto a lightly greased 8x8 inch baking dish or flat plate.
  8. Allow to cool completely before cutting into 1-inch squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

202g

Fat

92g

Carbs

23g