Traditional Banana Halwa Recipe To Make A Rich Indian Dessert

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.

Ingredients

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

Step 1

Peel and mash bananas with a spoon.

Step 2

Heat a kadhai and melt some ghee. Add the mashed bananas and cook till soft.

Step 3

Add sugar, milk, and cardamom powder. Stir well till consistent.

Step 4

Once you get the desired consistency, garnish with chopped nuts and serve.