Hailing from India, it's no surprise that mango is my favorite fruit. I'm pretty sure that it' the most favorite fruit of majority of the population. Even though it is best consumed ripe and fresh as a whole fruit by itself, we do use it in umpteen number of ways because it is versatile.
I usually have a a can of mango pulp (from Indian store) at home because it is an easy way to whip up some cool and refreshing smoothie or milk shake for surprise guests or just for us on hot summer afternoons. One of those days I stumbled upon RedChillies' banana halwa recipe and was wondering how to prepare mango halwa in the similar method.
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 of mango halwa and it tasted like th mango bars (aam papad) which we get in India. This easy mango 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.
A word of caution though, you need to keep stirring the pulp adding very little ghee in 2-3 intervals for about 45 minutes otherwise it will stick to the bottom of the pan. I would also suggest using a non-stick pan for trying this mango halwa recipe.
To try more mango dessert recipes this summer check this list of Top 10 Mouthwatering Mango Desserts. Also if you are looking for a way to use up leftover mango pulp you can try this vegan mango pudding or vegan mango cake too.
P.S: I don't know why I didn't think of this but one of the readers said that she tried this mango halwa recipe in microwave oven instead of stove top and it was done in 4-5 minutes. So there you go, you have got yourself an instant mango halwa recipe. All you need is mango pulp and a large microwave safe bowl.
Recipe
Mango Halwa Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 and ¾ cups Mango Pulp
- 1 tablespoon Ghee
Instructions
- In a heavy bottom vessel (I used a small pressure cooker) add the ghee and when it is hot add the mango pulp.
- Keep stirring the mixture every 10-15 minutes so that it does not stick to the vessel.
- 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 ¾ cups of pulp and it cooked down to ¾ths of a cup approximately. So a very small plate is enough.
- 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
- After cooking the sweet I googled Mango Halwa and found that it can be done even more quickly 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.
- 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.
- You could use the entire can of mango pulp too, it will measure abut 3 and ½ cups. I reserved the balance to make mango milk shake and tofu-mango pudding. If you use the entire can, you would have to cook it for couple more minutes.
This mango halwa recipe was updated and republished from the recipe archive of 2009.
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vanamala says
Looks awesome..love the recipe
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.
Asha says
YUM! I made this one before, love the aroma and taste, good one Madhu!:)
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That was really hilarious Asha.
Madhumathi says
Lovely mango squares..Its mango season here..I will try this for sure..
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.
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.
Parita says
i love aam papads, thanks for sharing, the pictures look grt, feeling like grabbing one right now 😆
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...
Kalyani says
Looks wonderful & tempting ..... very fond of mavidi tandra which we get in india ... halwa almost looks like that ....... thanks madhuram....
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 😆
usha says
looks delicious and lovely color 🙂
Sadhana says
Nice recipe and very excellent photograph. Will definetly try.
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
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 .....
Cilantro says
I like anything with mango. Looks soo good . Would just like to grab on to them. Lovely.
mangala bhat says
wow! mindblowing halwas ...i am drooling right now ..its soo tempting will give it a try asap 🙂 😉 😉 🙂
Madhu / Ruchii says
Gorgeous colour, wish I could grab some.Drool.... 😥
Priya says
Wowww send me some halwa pieces Madhu...just drooling rite now here!
Priya Sriram says
Awesome and apt post for me Madhu! I just love mangoes and this recipe looks very easy! And awesome click too! 🙂
mahimaa says
madhu, just parcel these halwas. the pic is too good.