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Gajar ka Halwa
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Gajar ka Halwa | Carrot Halwa

a delicious Indian dessert made using red carrots.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Carrot Halwa, Gajar Halwa, Gajrela, How to make Gajar Halwa
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 to 5 tbsp sugar (Sugar can be adjusted as per your taste)
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder (elaichi powder)
  • 2 to 3 tbsp chopped almonds & pistachios
  • 1 tbsp ghee

Instructions

  • Heat a thick bottomed deep pan.
  • Add grated carrots and milk.
  • Let it cook on a slow flame.
  • Keep on stirring occasionally.
  • The carrot should cook well in the milk.
  • The milk will reduce in quantity.
  • When the milk has reduced considerably, i.e.around 90%, add the sugar and mix it well.
  • Keep on stirring the mixture.
  • When the milk has evaporated fully, add 1 tbsp of ghee, cardamom powder, chopped almonds and pistachios.
  • Mix well and saute for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot or refrigerate and serve chilled.