Gajar ka Halwa
What else would you ask for if Gajar ka halwa is in front of you in a winter night. One can not even resist the aroma and appearance of gajar ka halwa (carrot pudding). You can find this scrumptious dessert in bakeries and sweet shops. Carrot is a winter vegetable and thats why gajar ka halwa is cooked in winter. Its preparation needs a lot of hard work as its grated in a large quantity and continuously simmered in ghee and sugar. It is garnished with nuts and khoya. It is also served in wedding ceremonies as a sweet dish.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 kg carrots, peeled and grated
- 1 liter full-fat milk
- 1 cup sugar (you can adjust according to taste)
- 1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter)
- 1/2 cup chopped cashews
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
Directions
- In a heavy-bottomed pan or kadhai, heat the ghee on medium flame.
- Add the grated carrots and sauté for 10-12 minutes or until the raw smell of the carrots disappears and the color changes to a darker shade.
- Add the milk and stir well. Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the milk starts to reduce and thicken.
- Add sugar to the pan and mix well. Continue cooking and stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy.
- Add chopped cashews, raisins, and cardamom powder to the pan and mix well. Cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- Keep stirring the mixture until it thickens and starts to leave the sides of the pan.
- Turn off the heat and let the halwa cool down for a few minutes.
- Garnish with more chopped cashews and serve hot or cold.
Enjoy your delicious Gajar Ka Halwa!
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