In a heavy-bottomed pan, add jaggery, palm jaggery, and ½ cup water. Heat on medium flame, stirring occasionally, until both jaggeries melt completely.
Switch off the flame and keep it aside. This syrup adds depth and natural sweetness to the halwa.
Peel the ripe bananas and break them into small chunks. Transfer to a mixer jar and grind until smooth.
A fine puree ensures a silky texture in the final halwa.
Heat a non-stick pan and pour the banana puree. Cook on medium heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens slightly and changes colour. This step removes the raw banana flavour.
Pour in ½ cup melted ghee and keep stirring as the puree cooks further.
Allow the mixture to turn golden brown, which enhances the aroma and richness.
Slowly add the jaggery syrup to the banana mixture and mix thoroughly.
Continue stirring until both are well combined, and the halwa starts leaving the sides of the pan.
Sprinkle cardamom powder and add chopped cashew nuts. Mix well and cook till the mixture thickens to a halwa consistency.
Now, grease a plate with ghee, pour the halwa, and spread it evenly. Garnish with fried cashews before serving.
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