Maharashtrian Special Banana Semolina Halwa

A beautiful and heavenly sweet which is a delight for one and all. I made this for the very first time on the occasion of Buddha Purnima for my family and everyone loved it immensely.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  cup  roasted semolina, pre-roasted
• 3  bananas, chopped
• 10  almonds, sliced
• 12  raisins
• 2 -4  green cardamoms, powdered
• 6  tablespoons ghee
• 1  cup sugar, add more if you require more
• 1  pinch saffron, crushed
• 2 1⁄2 cups water or 2 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup Nestle sweetened condensed milk

Directions

1. 1. Heat ghee in a wok.
2. 2. Add the pre-roasted semolina and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
3. 3. Fry on slow flame till it becomes fragrant. Do not brown the semolina.
4. 4. Add the chopped bananas and mix well.
5. 5. Add hot water or milk and the Nestle condensed milk and fold in the dry fruits.
6. 6. Add sugar and stir well.
7. 7. Fold in the saffron and mix thoroughly.
8. 8. Serve immediately.
9. 9. Enjoy!