DISH RESEARCH · Dessert
Banana Halwa
Also known as: Pazham Halwa
Maharashtrian banana-and-semolina pudding with ghee, milk and almonds.
About Banana Halwa
This banana halwa is Maharashtrian banana sheera: a sweet pudding of wheat semolina and ripe banana. Dassana Amit’s version here uses ghee, milk and almonds from the recipe’s named alternatives.
Banana and sugar give sweetness, with cardamom and saffron supplying warm fragrance. Raisins add concentrated fruit flavour and almonds a nutty contrast.
Fine semolina forms a soft, rich pudding around pieces of banana and dried fruit. It is served hot or warm; this cereal-based sheera is distinct from other banana halwa styles.
Allergens in this recipe
Contains: Wheat (gluten), Almonds, Milk.
Other allergen details are unconfirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Banana Halwa
Dassana Amit’s Maharashtrian banana sheera with almonds and milk.
- Roasted fine wheat semolinaBase
- Ripe bananasBase
- AlmondsTopping
- RaisinsFilling
- Green cardamomAromatic
- GheeCooking medium
- SugarSweetener
- SaffronAromatic
- MilkLiquid
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Roasted fine wheat semolina: Wheat (gluten). Source calls rava cream of wheat; pre-roasted fine form selected
- Ripe bananas: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Almonds: Almonds. Almond option selected rather than cashews
- Raisins: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Green cardamom: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Ghee: Milk
- Sugar: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Saffron: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Milk: Milk. Milk branch selected rather than water/plant-milk alternative
Origins & food traditions
The author recalls this banana sheera in Mumbai homes and puja gatherings; no exclusive origin claim.
Countries
- India
- IndiaCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Maharashtrian Cuisine
- Kerala CuisineCatalogue link pending review
AI-generated illustration of one possible presentation. Recipes and ingredients vary; the image does not establish allergen content.