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Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)

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Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)

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Time

0 min

Serving

8 persons

Calories

459

Rating

5.00★ (2)

Cuisine

Indian
Author: Victoria Buriak
Carrot halwa, or gajar ka halwa, is a traditional Indian dessert that's deliciously rich and creamy. This recipe uses whole milk, not condensed milk. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a real treat!

Ingredients

  • ghee or oil: 2 Tbsp
  • carrots: 2 pound (grated)
  • ½ quarts whole milk: 1 piece
  • white sugar: 2 cups
  • raisins or sultanas: 0.5 cup
  • ½ teaspoons ground cardamom: 1 piece
  • pinch saffron threads: 1 piece
  • pistachio nuts: 8 Tbsp (chopped)

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Stages of cooking

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  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.
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  2. Bring carrot mixture back to a boil; add sugar, raisins, cardamom, and saffron. Cook and stir until mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes.
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  3. Ladle carrot halwa into 8 individual serving dishes. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon pistachios. Serve warm or chill before serving.
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