Kellyacho Halwo

Kellyacho Halwo is a sweet dish prepared from Maidolli kelli, variety of banana named after a place called Moira in Goa. Kelli means  banana  and halwo  is  sweet  dish,  in  Konkani. It  is  basically  a plantain. Similar variety of banana is available in Kerala too, and called Ethakka. 

There are 2 variants:

1. Dry - sliced bananas are stir fried in ghee and sugar is added to it, no water is used. 

2. With sugar syrup (mel) - bananas are cooked with sugar and water, ghee is added later.

Here goes the recipe, which is a combination of both.

Measurement: 1 Cup =180 ml
Serves: 4

Maidolli Kelli

Ingredients:

1. Maidolli kelli / ethakka (peeled & sliced) - 3 
2. Sugar - 1/2 cup
3. Pure ghee - 1 tbsp
4. Cardamom (powdered) - 2
5. Water - 1 cup approx

Procedure:

1. Heat ghee in thick bottomed pan.
2. Add sliced maidolli kelli and stir fry for half a minute.
3. Add water bring it to boil.
4. Cook for 2 min.
5. Add sugar and cook on medium flame for 12 min approx or till done . (Colour and texture will change, when it is done)
6. Put off the flame and add cardamom powder, mix well.
7. Serve hot or at room temperature. Tastes best when served with puri.

Tip:

• If you want more syrup, then add more water. 

  

  Sliced Kelli