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Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)

Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)

Cost $10, save $5

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 90 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
    • 🥕 2 pounds carrots, grated
    • 🥛 1 ½ quarts whole milk

  • Sweetener

    • 2 cups white sugar

  • Flavor

    • ½ cup raisins or sultanas
    • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cardamom
    • 1 pinch saffron threads

  • Garnish

    • 8 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts

STEPS

1

Heat ghee in a large saucepan over medium heat and add carrots. Cook and stir briefly, about 3 minutes. Pour in milk and increase heat; bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, uncovered, and stirring occasionally until moisture evaporates, about 1 hour.

2

Bring carrot mixture back to a boil; add sugar, raisins, cardamom, and saffron. Cook and stir until mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes.

3

Ladle carrot halwa into 8 individual serving dishes. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon pistachios. Serve warm or chill before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

459

Calories

  • 9
    Protein
  • 80
    Carbs
  • 14
    Fats

💡 Gajar ka Halwa tastes best when served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.Use fresh carrots for a brighter color and enhanced flavor.You can substitute ghee with unsalted butter for a milder taste.