Carrot Halwa | Gajar Ka Halwa

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Carrot Halwa | Gajar ka Halwa is a popular Indian Sweet made with Carrots, Milk and sugar. Different method is followed across the country for making this delicious sweet.. This is one among the method. In this recipe, grated carrots are simmered in milk with sugar, ghee and garnished with nuts. It is one of my favourite sweet. When I made this at home, it got finished in no time. Make this delicious halwa for any special occasions and enjoy with your family. Lets see how to make Carrot halwa | Gajar ka Halwa with Milk. It takes time but its really worth. Try this lip-smacking sweet and let me know your comments. If you are looking for any other carrot recipe, then checkout Carrot Juice recipe

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Carrot Halwa

A Popular Indian Sweet With Carrot, Milk and Sugar.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time40 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: carrot halwa, carrot recipes, gajar ka halwa, halwa recipes

Servings: 4

Calories: 315kcal

Ingredients

• 4 Carrot grated
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 2 cups Milk
• 10 Cashew
• 10 Raisins
• 1/4 cup Ghee
• Cardamom Powder a pinch

Instructions

• In a heavy bottom pan, add 1 tbsp of ghee.
• Add grated carrots and fry for 2 – 3 mins.
• Now add milk and bring it to boil.
• Reduce the heat and let the carrot cook in milk.
• Cook till milk reduces 75%. Milk solids tend to stick to the sides of the pan. scrape it now and then.
• Now add sugar and milk well.
• Add 1 tbsp of ghee and milk.
• Cook in low heat, let the milk evaporates completely.
• Add remaining ghee, cardamom and mix well.
• In another pan, add ghee.
• Add cashew and fry till it turns to golden. Now add raisin.
• Raisin will bulge. Now add cashwews and raisins to the halwa.
• Serve hot or cold. Tastes delicious anyway.

How to Make Carrot Halwa

1. Grate the Carrots:
   • Start by grating fresh, vibrant carrots. Choose high-quality, organic carrots for the best flavor.
   • Uniformly grated carrots ensure even cooking.
2. Simmer in Milk:
   • In a heavy-bottomed pan, add a tablespoon of ghee.
   • Sauté the grated carrots for 2–3 minutes.
   • Gradually
   • pour in milk and bring it to a gentle boil. Let the carrots cook in the milk until they soften.
3. Sweeten the Deal:
   • Next, add sugar to the carrot-milk mixture.
   • Continue cooking on low heat until the milk reduces significantly, and the halwa thickens.
4. Garnish and Serve:
   • Finish with a generous amount of ghee and a pinch of cardamom powder.
   • Finally, Garnish with cashews and raisins.
   • Serve warm or chilled.

Tips for Perfect Carrot Halwa:

• For the best taste and flavour, be sure to use fresh carrots.”
• Furthermore, You can use unsweetened Kova/Koya for added richness.

Serving Suggestions:

• Enjoy it as is, or pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful contrast of temperatures and flavours.

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