Sweet / Dessert

MANGO RAVA HALBAI / MANGO RAVA BURFI RECIPE

mango rava burfi

Hmm.. It’s been quiet some time that i posted an Indian sweet here. So today i have for you all a very traditional dessert of Karnataka made using Mango and semolina – ” Mango Rava Halbai ” . I know many of you would find it difficult to connect to the name . For easy understanding , we can call this dish a close cousin of  Mango flavored Rava Kesari / Rava Barfi . But unlike kesari bath , rava halbai is made using jaggery and also usage of ghee is less in this dish when compared to kesari bath . Addition of coconut makes Rava halbai soft , jaggery gives nice taste and mango makes it aromatic with incredible flavors . Above all it’s quiet easy and quick to make too…

Halbai / halubai is a delicious traditional sweet of Karnataka which can be prepared from rice/wheat/ragi/ rava.They taste like halwa but are served in the shape of burfis and are very tooth friendly.I have already posted rice halbai and today its comparatively very easy Mango Rava Halbai . I learnt that this recipe from my MIL . You too try friends.. i am sure you will love it….

mango rava burfi

MANGO RAVA HALBAI

Smitha Kalluraya
Course Dessert
Cuisine karnataka
Servings 15 piece

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup Upma Rava /Normal Sooji /semolina
  • 1/2 cup coconut, ( grated )
  • 1/2 cup Jaggery, ( approx depends on mango sweetness )
  • 1 - 2 nos Ripe mango
  • or
  • 1 - 1.5 cups mango puree
  • 2 - 3 nos Elaichi
  • 2 - 3 tblspns Ghee
  • a pinch Salt
  • 2 cups Water, ( including water used for grinding )
  • Cashew nuts, for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • Dry roast rava on medium flame till its aromatic .
  • Peel and dice mangoes .
  • In a mixer grind coconut ,mango, jaggery and cardamom to a very fine paste by adding little water.
  • Add this paste to the roasted rava . Add water ( remaining quantity from 2 cups after using for grinding ), a pinch of salt and mix everything well . Keep the mix aside for 10-15 mins .
  • Later , transfer the batter to a nonstick kadai / heavy bottom kadai. Keep on low-medium flame and stir the mixture continuously ensuring that no lumps are formed.
    mango rava burfi
  • After 3-4 minutes you will see that the mix is staring to thicken . At this stage add ghee.
  • Continue stirring the mixture till it forms a mass of ball and starts leaving the sides of .This will take about 10-15 mins.
  • Grease a plate with ghee and transfer the mass to the plate .Spread the mixture evenly using a spatula and smoothen the surface.
  • Once warm,cut into desired shape
  • Serve Mango rava halbai warm /cold.Can be stored for 4-5 days if refrigerated.

Notes

  1. Before taking it off the pan, do a test.Take a tsp of mix and spread it on a greased plate. It should be able to come off without sticking .Then its done. or
  2. You can also test it this way: if you touch a tsp of mix with wet hands, it should not stick. Then its done.
  3. You can replace mango with any other fruit too . if you want can increase fruit quantity .
  4. Rava : water proportion is 1: 2 .

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20 Comments

  • Reply
    Smitha.S
    June 9, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    Hi,In the pics posted, a few appear whitish…Should we add something for the yellow colour?..

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    Navya
    June 9, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    Looks lovely…Could you please let me know which Mango should be used for the best taste.Thank You!

  • Reply
    Kushi S
    June 9, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    Its very beautiful and tempting!

  • Reply
    Sathya Priya
    June 9, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    Delicious looking mango halbai.Too delicious and healthy

  • Reply
    Smitha Kalluraya
    June 9, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    Thx sathya….

  • Reply
    Smitha Kalluraya
    June 9, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    HI Smitha , i Havent added any color in this recipe. the yellow color of the halwa is purely from mango . If you see closely , my initial pics were yellow. but later they are white . This blame on my poor kitchen lighting and my mobile camera. Sorry fr the confusion

  • Reply
    Smitha Kalluraya
    June 9, 2015 at 4:27 pm

    Thx Navya . U can use any Mango ..each gives a distinct taste . I usually use raspuri / badami

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    Rafeeda AR
    June 10, 2015 at 6:33 am

    I am drooling at the halbai… yum yum… would taste like mango kesari…

  • Reply
    Madhumita Phukan
    June 10, 2015 at 7:23 am

    Looks very yummy!!! 🙂

  • Reply
    Maha Gadde
    June 10, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    loved d combo of mango n rava..giving confidence to me to try out really

  • Reply
    Sony P
    June 10, 2015 at 7:11 pm

    Looks yummy and tasty !

  • Reply
    mrkk08
    June 11, 2015 at 9:13 am

    Burfi looks delicious.. Yum yum

  • Reply
    Chandna Bhatnagar
    June 11, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    Hi Smitha, Can I make this without wheat? Using rice flour? Thanks!

  • Reply
    Sree Lakshmi
    June 11, 2015 at 10:57 pm

    Hi I am trying this for guests at home, but I would prefer sugar over jaggery for this.. would you recommend sugar in this recipe and if yes could u pls help me with the measurement that can be used in the above recipe. Thank you so much..

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    Sree Lakshmi
    June 11, 2015 at 10:57 pm

    Hi I am trying this for guests at home, but I would prefer sugar over jaggery for this.. would you recommend sugar in this recipe and if yes could u pls help me with the measurement that can be used in the above recipe. Thank you so much..

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    Smitha Kalluraya
    June 12, 2015 at 4:10 am

    u can use sugar too . use same qty..

  • Reply
    Smitha Kalluraya
    June 12, 2015 at 4:10 am

    u can do using soaked rice . grind n mix with mango

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    Anonymous
    June 30, 2015 at 9:24 am

    Thanks Smitha for the recipe..tried it..came very well.shared this recipe to all my friends..I think we can try papaya fruit also..which is good for people who are diabetic

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    NAGAMANI D C
    April 30, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    Hi, all ur recipes r very gud.pl give me the recipe f wheat halbai.I love it.thanq

  • Reply
    Smitha Kalluraya
    May 2, 2016 at 3:51 am

    Thx sure.. will share sometime !!!

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