Goan Style Banana Halwa (Kelyacho Halwo)

Goan Style Banana Halwa (Kelyacho Halwo)

A Goan dessert of ripe Nendra bananas cooked in ghee with sugar, cloves, and cardamom powder until thickened into a halwa.

35 minIndian
Servings4
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  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free
  • Pescatarian
  • Halal

Steps

  1. 1To begin making the Goan Style Banana Halwa Recipe (Kelyacho Halwo), peel and slice the bananas into thin rounds.
  2. 2Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat, add the bananas and stir fry in the ghee for a few seconds until it released an aroma.
  3. 3Add a 2 to 3 tablespoons of water, sugar and cloves and cook the bananas on low heat until the liquid thickens. When you lift it and drop, it should fall in thick drops and not a stream.
  4. 4Once the bananas have a thick halwa like consistency, add the cardamom powder to the Banana Halwa and turn off the heat. Allow the the Kelyacho Halwo to cool and serve. The Banana Halwa will thicken as it cools down.
  5. 5Serve the Goan Style Banana Halwa (Kelyacho Halwo) as a quick dessert after a Sunday afternoon brunch or even when you are craving for something sweet at anytime of the day.

Nutrition

Calories
893kcal
Protein
5g
Carbs
131g
Fat
46g
Fiber
17g
Sugar
80g

Estimated from the ingredient list.

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How long does goan style banana halwa (kelyacho halwo) take to make?

About 35 minutes from start to finish, including prep.

How many people does this recipe serve?

It serves 4 as written. Use the servings control to scale every ingredient up or down.

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