Gajar ka Halwa

Name: Gajar ka Halwa
Total time: 2700 s
Yield: Serves 5 servings
Ingredients: 2.2 pounds carrots (about 1 kg); 2 cups whole milk (about 500 ml); 1/2 cup homemade cream (malai); 1 cup sweetened condensed milk; 3 tablespoons sugar (about 1/4 small bowl); 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder; 3 tablespoons ghee (about 1/4 small bowl); 1/2 cup mixed cashews, almonds, and raisins, chopped

~Sushma Mishra Home Chef @sushmafoodandheart

Giridih Jharkhand

Carrots, rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene, are known for their vibrant color. In Indian cuisine, desserts are a must, and Gajar ka Halwa is one of the favorites enjoyed by all age groups. As soon as the first carrots of the winter season appear in the market, this halwa is made and enjoyed in many homes. It is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients.

~Sushma Mishra Home Chef @sushmafoodandheart

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Ingredients

45 minutes

Serves 5 servings

2.2 poundscarrots (about 1 kg)
2 cupswhole milk (about 500 ml)
1/2 cuphomemade cream (malai)
1 cupsweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoonssugar (about 1/4 small bowl)
1/4 teaspooncardamom powder
3 tablespoonsghee (about 1/4 small bowl)
1/2 cupmixed cashews, almonds, and raisins, chopped

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Steps

45 minutes

1

Gather all the ingredients for the halwa. Wash and clean the carrots, peel them, and grate them.
2

Turn on the stove and pour the milk into a large pan. Bring it to a boil, then add the grated carrots. Cook until the carrots are soft and most of the milk has evaporated.
3

Add the sugar and condensed milk. Mix well and continue to cook, stirring, until the milk is absorbed.
4

Add the ghee and mix. Then add the cardamom powder and finely chopped nuts and raisins. Mix well, turn off the heat, and transfer to a bowl. Garnish with chopped cashews.
5

Serve warm in a serving bowl.