Goan Style Banana Halwa Recipe (Kelyacho Halwo)
The Kelyacho Halwo, is a traditional Goan recipe that is made from a special variety of bananas called the Nendra bananas also popularly known as the Kerala bananas. The Banana Halwa is a quick sweet to make in just 20 minutes when you have all the ingredients ready.
Ingredients
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3 Ripe Bananas
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Nendra variety
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9-10 teaspoon Sugar
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3 tablespoons Ghee
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4 Cloves (Laung)
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1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder (Elaichi)
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Goan Style Banana Halwa Recipe (Kelyacho Halwo), peel and slice the bananas into thin rounds
Step 2
Heat 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
Step 3
Add a 2 to 3 tablespoons of water, sugar and cloves and cook the bananas on low heat until the liquid thickens
Step 4
When you lift it and drop, it should fall in thick drops and not a stream
Step 5
Once the bananas have a thick halwa like consistency, add the cardamom powder to the Banana Halwa and turn off the heat
Step 6
Allow the the Kelyacho Halwo to cool and serve
Step 7
The Banana Halwa will thicken as it cools down
Step 8
Serve 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