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    Home » Recipes » Dessert/Sweet

    Sweet Plantain Recipe - Plantain Fudge

    Published: May 22, 2017 · Modified: December 4, 2020 by Uma Raghupathi · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 4 Comments

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    Sweet Plantain Recipe - Plantain Fudge is made with healthy ingredients!

    A piece plantain halwa and topped with cashews

    Power foods don't often come in pretty packages and Plantains are a good example of that. They are a close relative to the common Banana, but far more nutritious. For all the nutrients they offer, they are a special challenge when you try to get kids to eat them. Even when they are ripe, it is a lot more starchy and fibrous than bananas.

    Today's recipe is a Sweet Plantain Recipe - Plantain Fudge that's called " Halwa" in India. I am making with Ripe Plantains. With a very short list of ingredients, this recipe is something you can try with little or no prep time.

    A piece of halwa on a wooden cutting board this recipe

    All you have to do is look for ripe plantains or buy the tender green ones and allow them to ripen at home. If you have never bought or considered plantains, you have got to try this first. Plantain Halwa is fairly common in India, although not in a vegan way. I have made a couple of healthy changes to the usual recipe to stay true to my vegan principles with no compromise on taste. I used jaggery instead of sugar and refined coconut oil instead of Indian Ghee.

    The main ingredients are the overripe plantain. And I made little twist by changing other ingredients to make healthy and vegan. Hence there is no cholesterol in this dessert anymore. A little tip before you start is that, with ripe plantains, you may not be able to peel them like you peel bananas. But it is okay to use a peeler to shave off the rind before you get to the edible part.

    A stack of plantain fudge is on the table

    Finally, my kids have taken a liking to Plantains after this recipe. I am hoping this recipe is a wonderful addition to your table. Try a sampler portion today! If you like the taste, it is a great option for a healthy dessert.

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    Ingredients:

    • 4 ripe plantains
    • ¾ cup jaggery
    • 3-4 tablespoon refined coconut oil
    • ½ teaspoon cardamom powder

    Directions:

    A close up of food, with Fudge and Banana

    Remove the skin from plantain and blend them into a smooth consistency.

    A close up of jaggery syrup, with Fudge

    Meanwhile, place the pan over medium heat and dissolve the jaggery with 2 tablespoon water. Place a pan over medium heat with the refined coconut oil. Add plantain paste and saute for 10 minutes until the raw smell is gone.

    A close up of a plate of food, with Fudge

    Then add the dissolved jaggery to the plantain paste and continue to cook. Stir occasionally as the moisture evaporates.

    A tray is filled with plantain halwa
    A piece of fudge sitting on top of a wooden table

    After about 20-30 minutes, the plantain Fudge is ready. Add the crushed cardamom powder and give it a final mix. Remove from heat and pour it onto a greased pan and spread evenly. Let it cool for 10 minutes before cutting them in squares.

    Sweet Plantain Fudge or Halwa is ready! Serve with a glass of chilled non-dairy milk!

    A stack of plantain fudge is on the table

    Sweet Plantain Recipe - Plantain Fudge

    Uma Raghupathi
    Today's recipe is a Sweet Plantain Recipe - Plantain Fudge that's called " Halwa" in India. I am making with Ripe Plantains.
    3.89 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time:5 mins
    Cook Time:30 mins
    Course :Dessert
    Cuisine :Indian
    Diet :Low Calorie
    Servings 20 fudge
    Calories 107 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 ripe plantains
    • ¾ cup jaggery
    • 3-4 tablespoon refined coconut oil
    • ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
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    Instructions
     

    • Remove the skin from plantain and blend them into a smooth consistency.
    • Place a pan over medium heat with the refined coconut oil. Add plantain paste and saute for 10 minutes until the raw smell is gone.
    • Meanwhile place pan over medium heat and dissolve the jaggery with 2 tablespoon water.
    • Then add the dissolved jaggery to the plantain paste and continue to cook.
    • Stir occasionally as the moisture evaporates.
    • After about 20-30 minutes, the plantain Fudge is ready.
    • Add the crushed cardamom powder and give it a final mix.
    • Remove from heat and pour it onto a greased pan and spread evenly.
    • Let it cool for 10 minutes before cutting them in squares.

    Notes

    Add more jaggery or sugar if you prefer more sweet.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is an estimation only.

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    1. Sandra

      March 19, 2021 at 10:48 am

      Can you make this without sugar?

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        March 19, 2021 at 3:02 pm

        Sugar helps to bind the fudge. I never made it without sugar.

        Reply
    2. Madhavi

      May 23, 2017 at 4:54 am

      Can I use regular bananas in place of plantains?

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      • Uma Raghupathi

        May 23, 2017 at 5:43 pm

        Hi Madhavi. Yes you can. But It will take time compare to Plantain.

        Reply

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