Banana Halwa (Vazhaip pazha Halva / Vaalai Halwa / Waalai Hulva)

It is a very delicious, energetic, and easy to prepare dessert.

Ingredients:

• Ripe banana: 4
• Jathikkai / Jaiphal (Nutmeg): 4
• Cardamom (elakkai / elaichi): 2
• Ghee (clarified butter): 1 tablespoon
• Sugar: 1 cup
  

Method of preparation:

• Peel and mash the banana.
  
• Make powder from nutmeg and cardamom.
  
• Make powder from sugar.
  
• Heat ghee in a heavy pan.
  
• Add bananas and cook under low flame with constant stirring for about ten minutes.
  
• Add more ghee if it starts sticking.
  
• Add sugar and stir till dissolving.
  
• Add nutmeg and cardamom and remove from flame.
  
• Spread evenly on a plate.
  
• Cut into pieces after cooling.
  
• Serve with a smile.