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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 22nd, 2009 at 5:05 pm
madhu, just parcel these halwas. the pic is too good.
April 22nd, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Awesome and apt post for me Madhu! I just love mangoes and this recipe looks very easy! And awesome click too!
April 22nd, 2009 at 5:10 pm
Wowww send me some halwa pieces Madhu…just drooling rite now here!
April 22nd, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Gorgeous colour, wish I could grab some.Drool….
April 22nd, 2009 at 5:43 pm
wow! mindblowing halwas …i am drooling right now ..its soo tempting will give it a try asap
April 22nd, 2009 at 6:28 pm
I like anything with mango. Looks soo good . Would just like to grab on to them. Lovely.
April 22nd, 2009 at 6:41 pm
The moment I read that it tastes like aam papad, I decided this one is a must try
Looks fantastic and just perfect …..
April 22nd, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Wow looks awesome. that photo is so tempting. I just bought a can of mango pulp from Indian store. Can’t wait to try this. Yummm
April 22nd, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Nice recipe and very excellent photograph. Will definetly try.
April 22nd, 2009 at 8:46 pm
looks delicious and lovely color
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
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 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 23rd, 2009 at 12:46 am
i love aam papads, thanks for sharing, the pictures look grt, feeling like grabbing one right now
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 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 6:39 am
Lovely mango squares..Its mango season here..I will try this for sure..
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 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 9:25 am
Looks awesome..love the recipe
April 23rd, 2009 at 9:33 am
JANHU
April 23rd, 2009 at 10:24 am
Hi Madhuram,
but so hard to believe that these gorgeous beauties need so little ingredients…wonderful. Thanks for the recipe.
looks like those chewy colourful halwas we get here made of wheat
TC
April 23rd, 2009 at 10:39 am
Wow.. that looks perfect. I’m a big fan of the mango bars we get in INdia – i remember naturo from when I was a kid. Can’t wait to try this sometime – sounds super simple.
April 23rd, 2009 at 10:40 am
hi.madhurm
thanks a lot again for the good recipe.
i have a smll question.Do u grind the pulp of mango or
use it as i is.And can we use the pulp of Alphonso we get it in Indian stores.
Yes Sheetal, I meant the pulp we get in Indian stores. You can use any variety I guess. Mine was Kesar mango pulp. No need to grind it, it’s already smooth only.
April 23rd, 2009 at 11:03 am
Looks gorgeous!
April 23rd, 2009 at 1:02 pm
I am not a sweet tooth person, but this is perfect and mouthwatering.I will surely try these, you have explained it so well and seems easy
April 23rd, 2009 at 3:26 pm
I’m not kidding, I literally touched my screen to pick it up
April 23rd, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Lovely! I’d like to try the microwave version.
April 23rd, 2009 at 8:35 pm
For vegan eater, possible to substitute ghee with other plant-base oil perhaps? Olive oil or palm oil perhaps?
I guess so Adrienne.
April 23rd, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Hi Madhu, Halwa looks so yummy. Feel like eating it now itself. The preparation is very easy and very less ingredients. Thanks for the Mango Halwa. Will surely try this.
April 24th, 2009 at 11:45 am
I’m sure the halwa was very good, but your picture is gorgeous. Perfect golden orange squares.
April 24th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Hi Madhu, I just wanted to say that I followed your recipe to the T (a few hours ago) and it turned out GREATTTT!!! Thanx for such an yummy recipe. Keep up the good work
You’re welcome Trish.
April 24th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Those look good and the ingredient list is surprisingly small.
April 25th, 2009 at 5:23 am
The halwa looks gorgeous. What a lovely color and perfect texture. I should try with ripe mangoes.
April 26th, 2009 at 7:23 am
you know i zeroed in on the microwave recipe right
neat idea!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Hi Madhuram,
I made this mango halwa..And it turned out very well like yours..I did it in the microwave..all i could say about this halwa is yum yum yum..Thanks a ton for sharing with us!
April 29th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
I’m a fan of mangoes, so love to try this.. looks so nice an perfect shape like the shop bot one !!
May 8th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Hey dear Madhuram! How have you been? I know you are on a break now, and I just returned from mine.
I have been following your blog even when I was away and love love love all the recipes you have posted as always, like especially this one. How on earth did you come up with such a lovely thing! I was amazed at how you were able to cut them into neat sqaures!!! This is tooooooo good.
Thank you very much Anu. I was wondering what happened to you!
May 10th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
hi madhuram, this is my first time in your blog
, i loved it immediately seeing your mango halwa, it looks so yummy…, i came into your blog because it said eggless baking, which was interesting to me…, this is the first recipe i have seen, now with all the baking you have done i like to learn how to bake without eggs, as i am new to baking too !!, your click is very good.., and the dish looks grt.
August 9th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Hi Madhuram, Tried this today & came out very well – my son loved it.. but I thought it was a little sour – I bought the kesar mango pulp .. should I add sugar to get
the naturo bar taste??
Thanks a lot, I am hooked to your site now :0)
You’re welcome Bhavani. Actually I liked it but my husband also felt that it was a little sour. Maybe you can try different variety of mango pulps or add 1/4 cup of sugar.
August 28th, 2009 at 11:51 am
hi,
i tried the mango halwa today. it has come out really good. i came across your website through themahanandi.org. thanks to her. i liked your website very much as i am a agless person too. thanks again for the recipies and pls update more. good work and well done.
You’re welcome Vani. I’m just back from my vacation, will update it regularly.
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:27 pm
I truly dnt know how i missed your wonderful blog all these days.
I’m finally glad to have stumbled upon.
This is a great looking Halwa.
September 4th, 2009 at 7:56 am
This looks awesome!
September 7th, 2009 at 6:55 am
it’s so delicious.
Thanks Daniya.
September 18th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Hi Madhuram
Tried this one too and turned out perfect. The color wasn’t as great ..probably depends on the brand but the taste was awesome ! Keep those recipes coming
Jay
Thanks Jayshree. Reg. the color, the picture is being enhanced using Photoshop, so that can also be a reason.