Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)
A rich and decadent Indian dessert made from grated carrots, milk, sugar, and ghee, flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts.
1h 15m·DESSERT5Servings
Nutrition
530kcal
9gProtein
84gCarbs
19gFat
Ingredients
Carrot (grated)
1.5 kg
Sugar
200 g
Milk
300 ml
Ghee
3 tbsp
Chopped Cashew Nut
25 gms
Chopped Almond
25 gms
Chopped Pistachio
25 gms
Instructions
1Cooking the Carrots
25m
25mHeat the Pan
Turn on the flame, heat a pan on high heat. Once the pan is heated, reduce the flame to medium.
Add Ghee
Add ghee to the pan and let it heat properly. Add ghee and let it heat properly. Do not use oil.
Add Grated Carrot
Add the grated carrot to the pan. Cook it for 20-25 minutes on medium flame, keep stirring in between.
Cook on High Flame
Increase the flame to high and cook the carrot for 8-10 minutes, keep stirring. The carrot should be cooked and its quantity reduced.
2Adding Milk and Sugar
35m
35mAdd Milk
Reduce the flame to medium and add milk. Mix it properly.
Cook Covered
Cover the pan and cook it for 20 minutes on low flame. Stir occasionally.
Add Sugar and Dry Fruits
Open the lid, add sugar and mix it. Add chopped dry fruits (cashews, almonds, pistachios) and mix well.
Cook Uncovered
Increase the flame to medium and cook it for 2-3 minutes, keep stirring. Mash the halwa slightly as you stir.
3Finishing and Serving
5m
5mTurn off Flame
Turn off the flame. The halwa is ready.
Garnish and Serve
Take it out in a serving plate. Garnish with cashew, almond and pistachio. Ready to serve.
Tips
Use red carrots for a richer color and sweeter taste in your halwa.
Ensure the carrots are cooked until soft and the milk is completely absorbed for the best texture.
Stirring frequently prevents the halwa from sticking to the bottom of the pan and burning.