Maharashtrian Special Banana Semolina Halwa Recipes

MAHARASHTRIAN SPECIAL BANANA SEMOLINA HALWA

Steps:

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

SEMOLINA HALWA

Steps:

• Put the semolina in a heavy bottom dry pan, cook over a medium heat until it turns a light golden brown, this is the tricky part because when you think nothing is happening it burns.
• The browning can take approx 10 minutes, shake the pan at times.
• Put the browned semolina aside.
• Boil the water and milk in another pan, add the sugar, salt, cardamom and the coconut, simmer Melt the ghee and fry the nuts and sultanas on a medium heat for a few minutes, add the nuts and the ghee to the water/milk mixture.
• Then add the semolina, stirring all the time, it will thicken gradually, mine is usually ready in 5 minutes.
• You are looking for the consistency of soft mashed potatoes.
• Transfer to a serving dish.
• Serve hot, warm or cold.