By Garima Johar
December 8, 2025
The traditional Indian dessert halwa can be made with a range of flours, nuts, vegetables and even fruits. To turn the bananas on your kitchen top into a dessert, follow this recipe to make banana halwa.
4-5 ripe bananas 2-3 tablespoons ghee 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder Chopped nuts for garnish
Peel and mash bananas with a spoon.
Heat a kadhai and melt some ghee. Add the mashed bananas and cook till soft.
Add sugar, milk, and cardamom powder. Stir well till consistent.
Once you get the desired consistency, garnish with chopped nuts and serve.