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Carrot halwa
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Carrot Halwa / Gajar Ka Halwa
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
 
Ingredients
  • 10 medium Carrots grated (4 cups)
  • 1/2 cup milk powder (Optional)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup Ghee Clarified Butter
  • 2 pods Cardamom crushed
  • 1/4 cup sliced almond or cashews
Instructions
  1. Grate the carrots and squeeze the excess liquid with both your hands. This decreases the cooking time.

  2. Heat a wide pan over medium-high heat and add ghee. Once the ghee is hot, add the grated carrots and saute for 5-8 minutes till the moisture evaporates. Now add the milk powder and sugar and keep mixing till the sugar melts and the mixture thickens, for another 10 minutes.

  3. The halwa will start leaving the sides of the pan. Add 2-3 tablespoons of ghee if needed. In the end add cardamom powder and almonds and saute. Halwa can be served with ice-cream or as is. Can also be served warm or cold.

  4. If you want to cut it into squares, transfer the halwa into a lined baking tray, then press it gently with the back of a spoon and cut into squares before serving.

Recipe Notes

If you want it to be more crunchy and chewy, at the end of cooking time increase the temperature and keep stirring continuously for 5 more minutes. This can also be pressed into a pan and cut into squares, for serving.