Mango Halwa

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.

Mango Halwa Recipe
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Prep time: 15 Mins
Cook time: 45 Mins
Yields: 4-5 Perfect Squares & Some Small Pieces
Whip up this delicious no bake mango bars (halwa) using store bought mango pulp.
Ingredients:
  • 2 and 3/4 cups Mango Pulp
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee
Procedure:
  1. In a heavy bottom vessel (I used a small pressure cooker) add the 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.
My Notes:
  1. After cooking the sweet I googled Mango Halwa and found that it can be done even more quickl in a microwave oven. A couple of food bloggers have done it but nobody has sliced it. So I’m going to try that the next time.
  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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46 Responses to “Mango Halwa”

  1. mahimaa says:

    madhu, just parcel these halwas. the pic is too good.

  2. Priya Sriram says:

    Awesome and apt post for me Madhu! I just love mangoes and this recipe looks very easy! And awesome click too! :)

  3. Priya says:

    Wowww send me some halwa pieces Madhu…just drooling rite now here!

  4. Gorgeous colour, wish I could grab some.Drool…. :cry:

  5. mangala bhat says:

    wow! mindblowing halwas …i am drooling right now ..its soo tempting will give it a try asap :) :wink: :wink: :smile: :mrgreen:

  6. Cilantro says:

    I like anything with mango. Looks soo good . Would just like to grab on to them. Lovely.

  7. Usha says:

    The moment I read that it tastes like aam papad, I decided this one is a must try :-) Looks fantastic and just perfect …..

  8. Ashwini says:

    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

  9. Sadhana says:

    Nice recipe and very excellent photograph. Will definetly try.

  10. usha says:

    looks delicious and lovely color :smile:

  11. RedChillies says:

    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 :lol:

  12. Kalyani says:

    Looks wonderful & tempting ….. very fond of mavidi tandra which we get in india … halwa almost looks like that ……. thanks madhuram….

  13. prathibha says:

    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…

  14. Parita says:

    i love aam papads, thanks for sharing, the pictures look grt, feeling like grabbing one right now :lol:

  15. Priya says:

    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.

  16. Happy Cook says:

    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.

  17. Madhumathi says:

    Lovely mango squares..Its mango season here..I will try this for sure..

  18. Asha says:

    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.

  19. Srimathi says:

    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.

  20. vanamala says:

    Looks awesome..love the recipe

  21. jahnu says:

    :razz: HI, THE MANGO HALWA IS SOOO YUMMY. pLZ PARCEL TO ME. i AM GOING TO TRY THIS IN MW IN A DAY OR 2. WILL SEND YOU THE FEED BACK.
    JANHU

  22. suparna says:

    Hi Madhuram,
    looks like those chewy colourful halwas we get here made of wheat :) but so hard to believe that these gorgeous beauties need so little ingredients…wonderful. Thanks for the recipe.
    TC

  23. Laavanya says:

    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.

  24. sHeetal says:

    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.

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