Banana Halwa or Balehannu halwa is a simple yet exquisite dessert that simply melts in your mouth leaving its delicate taste. This recipe consists of only three major ingredients i.e., Sugar, Ghee and Banana. Balehannu Halwa is a major desert mostly in the Karavali Region of State of Karnataka. The genuine banana/ balehannu halwa is made by using a special kind of banana which is called as “Nendran” or “Nendra” banana. Other than this kind banana halwa is also prepared by using another variety of banana which is well known by the name “Yelakki bale” or “Putta bale” or “yelakki bale”.