Peach Mango Halwa | Delicious Indian Dessert

Peach Mango Halwa is a unique, exotic, delicious Indian dessert recipe prepared using peaches, mangoes, butter or desi ghee, and sugar. A perfect treat for Indian festivals like Janmashtami, Navratri, Diwali, or special occasions.

While you are here, check out traditional and authentic moong dal halwa, Bombay Karachi halwa, and gajar ka halwa made with carrots.

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• What is halwa?
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What is halwa?

Halwa, also known as halua or halva, hulw, or pudding dessert, is a popular and classic Indian sweet recipe that originated in Middle Eastern countries. Halwa is made using grains, flours, lentils, seasonal fruits, and/or vegetables, along with ghee and sugar in water or milk until the mixture is cooked and reaches a thick fudge or pudding-like consistency. It is flavored with cardamom, nutmeg, or saffron.

Types of Halwa Sweet

This fruit-based peach mango halwa is a flourless, grain-free halwa recipe that is similar to my banana halwa, using overripe bananas or easy and quick apple halwa. You can also make this during fasting, vrat, and upvas days. I love to prepare fruit-based halwa like this for Naivedyam during Navratri. You can check my detailed post on Indian fasting vrat recipes.

For halwa with vegetables, check out gajar ka halwa or Indian carrot halwa dessert, ash gourd, or white pumpkin halwa called kashi halwa.

For flour or grain-based halwa, check out the very popular and traditional sooji ka halwa, mango halwa with semolina (suji), and more.

Ingredients

Peaches and Mangoes: Use sweet and ripe fruit for the best results. I have tried this recipe, both with fresh and frozen mangoes. 

Dry fruits and nuts: If you like to add a little crunch to your fudgy halwa, then add cashews, almonds, pistachios, or raisins. But if you want a smooth texture, skip the nuts and dried fruits. 

Sugar: To sweeten the halwa. Adjust based on the sweetness of the fruit.

Butter or Ghee: For authentic and traditional Indian sweet flavor, I recommend using homemade desi ghee. If using butter, make sure you melt and it becomes atleast light golden.  

Cardamom powder: For flavor. You can even add saffron instead. 

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Step by Step instructions

• Peel and chop the peaches into small bite-sized pieces.
• Peel and chop the mangoes using bite-sized pieces. (Fresh or frozen mangoes can be used).
• Blend one peach and ½ cup of mango to form a smooth paste or puree.
• Melt 2 tablespoon butter or heat the ghee in a non-stick pan. Add the almonds, cashews and saute till they become light golden. Now add the raisins and saute for a few seconds. Transfer these roasted nuts to a plate. 
• To the same pan, add the remaining ¼ cup butter or ghee (melt the butter until golden), chopped peaches, mangoes, smooth paste, or puree prepared above, and keep stirring frequently in medium low flame for about 15 minutes. You will notice the halwa starts to change in color.
• At this point, add sugar and cook for another 15 minutes or until the butter or ghee separates and starts leaving the side of the pan. Also, the halwa becomes golden in color, like in the picture.
• Add cardamom powder, roasted nuts and stir once. Switch off the flame.
• Tranfer the halwa to a bowl. Serve and enjoy.

Tips

• Vary the amount of sugar depending on the sweetness of the fruit.
• You can also grease the plate with butter or ghee and spread the halwa evenly when it is done. Let it cool down and set completely. Cut them into the desired shape. 
• You can also check my traditional Mangalorean-style banana halwa for a detailed video.
• If you want a smooth traditional halwa texture, puree all the mangoes and peaches. 
• I have used peach and mango as they are in season now. Some popular halwa fruit combinations are banana and mango, mango and pineapple, plum and peach, apple and pear, pineapple and coconut, mixed berry halwa, papaya, and apricot. Use your favorite fruit combination. The method for making this flourless Indian dessert remains the same. 
• If using butter instead of homemade ghee, make sure you melt them, and it turns light golden in color. 

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This post on peach mango halwa dessert recipe was first published in Sept 2015. Updated with calorie information, recipe maker, and more details.