Gajar halwa
Gajar Halwa, also known as Gajjar ka Halwa, is a timeless Indian dessert made with fresh red carrots, full-cream milk, ghee, sugar, and aromatic cardamom. Popular during winters, festivals, and special occasions, this rich and comforting sweet holds a special place in Indian kitchens.
Equipment
- 1 Grater
- 1 Kadai
Ingredients
- 500 gram Delhi Carrot
- 500 ml Full Cream milk
- 1/4 + 1/8 Cup Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
- 3 tbsp Ghee
- Few Cashews To garnish
- Few Almonds To garnish
Instructions
- Wash the carrots thoroughly, peel the skin, and grate them finely.
- Heat ghee in a heavy-bottom pan or kadai. Add the grated carrots and sauté for 2–3 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- Pour in the full-cream milk and mix well with the carrots.
- Cook on medium flame, stirring continuously to avoid sticking.
- As the carrots cook, they will absorb the milk and the mixture will begin to thicken.
- At this stage, add sugar and mix well. The mixture may turn slightly watery, but it will thicken again as it cooks.
- In a small pan, heat a little ghee and fry cashews and almonds until golden.
- Add the fried nuts to the carrot halwa and mix well.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot or chilled, as preferred.