Gajar ka halwa with Rabri

Blanch the almonds and pistachios, peel and slice them thinly. Bring the milk to the boil then cook slowly on low heat for at least two hours. Stir frequently and let the cream thicken at the edge of the pan.

Peel, wash and grate carrots. Chop cashewnuts. Blanch almonds in half a cup of hot water for five minutes. Drain, cool, peel and slice them. Wash raisins and pat them dry. Heat pure ghee in a thick-bottomed pan, add grated carrots and sauté for five minutes. Add milk, green cardamom powder and cook on medium heat for five to six minutes or until the milk evaporates and the carrots are cooked.

Stir in the grated khoya and sugar and cook for two to three minutes or till the sugar melts and mix well, stirring continuously. Continue to cook for two minutes more. Garnish with chopped cashewnuts, sliced almonds and raisins. Decorate with silver warq. Serve hot or at room temperature.