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Mango Halwa
April 22nd, 2009 Madhuram Posted in Sweets | 
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I had a can of mango pulp (from Indian store) and was inspired by RedChillies’ banana halwa to prepare mango halwa. I was not sure how it would come out or how it would taste but to my surprise I was able to get perfect pieces and it tasted like the mango bars (aam papad) which we get in India. This halwa can be prepared using just two ingredients, mango pulp and very little ghee. No need to add extra sugar because the pulp is already very sweet.
Yield: 4-5 perfect squares and some small pieces.
ghee and when it is hot add the mango pulp.
2 Keep stirring the mixture every 10-15 minutes so that it does not stick to the vessel.
3 The mixture will reduce in quantity, there will be a change in color and after 45 minutes transfer this mixture to a greased (with very little ghee) plate. I used 2 and 3/4 cups of pulp and it cooked down to 3/4ths of a cup approximately. So a very small plate is enough.
4 I left the plate undisturbed for one more hour and then tried cutting it into pieces and it came out
perfectly. Garnish it with nuts of your choice.
2 I have an electric range so it has taken about 45-50 minutes for me. I think if cooked in a gas stove it should only take half the time.
3 You could use the entire can of mango pulp too, it will measure abut 3 and 1/2 cups. I reserved the balance to make mango milk shake. If you use the entire can, you would have to cook it for couple more minutes.
This mango halwa goes to Srivalli’s Mithai Mela.
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April 23rd, 2009 at 9:25 am
Looks awesome..love the recipe
April 23rd, 2009 at 9:19 am
I like how simple the recipe.With just 2 ingredients u have come up with something interesting. The end product looks nice.I rather prefer the stove top over the microwave.
April 23rd, 2009 at 7:07 am
YUM! I made this one before, love the aroma and taste, good one Madhu!:)
It’s adios to Anoop and Lil as I said at FH. Not fair at all since the guy they put back last week was horrible again. Well, people always get African American one first to vote out, then the Asian and then the Latino, so it’s Alison’s turn next I guess! Hahaha!!
That was really hilarious Asha.
April 23rd, 2009 at 6:39 am
Lovely mango squares..Its mango season here..I will try this for sure..
April 23rd, 2009 at 5:06 am
Wow they look so perfect and so so delicious.
Looks like the red halwa ine gets in shop back athome.
Wish i could just grab a piece.
April 23rd, 2009 at 12:49 am
Nice sweet Madhu..Is it possible to make this sweet with ripe mangoes..ie: by extracting the juice of ripe mangoes?
BTW, I must say that I come to know of so many food events taking place through your entries to the events.
Priya
You could do that but I don’t the ratio of mango and sugar.
April 23rd, 2009 at 12:46 am
i love aam papads, thanks for sharing, the pictures look grt, feeling like grabbing one right now
April 22nd, 2009 at 11:19 pm
This is definitely a gift for mango lovers, i always stack up Mango bars with me, but in this season i can even think making on my own..
Halwa looks great…
April 22nd, 2009 at 9:31 pm
Looks wonderful & tempting ….. very fond of mavidi tandra which we get in india … halwa almost looks like that ……. thanks madhuram….
April 22nd, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Madhuram, the picture is beautiful and the texture and the color of the halwa just stands out! The taste is pure bliss isn’t it? In Bangalore, this is avialable in many of the sweet stores and we are all very fond of it