Gajar Ka Halwa
Gajar ka halwa is a rich and aromatic Indian dessert made with grated carrots, milk, and ghee, flavoured with cardamom and garnished with nuts.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 kg Carrot
- 100 g Sugar
- 50 g Butter
- Pistachio
- Almond
- 1 litre Milk
Instructions
- 1
Start by adding the butter to a pan and melt it over low to medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the chopped carrots to the pan and sauté them for a few minutes until they start to soften and lightly caramelise.
- 2
Next, pour in the milk, stirring to combine, and cover the pan. Allow the mixture to cook on low heat for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and to ensure even cooking.
- 3
Once the carrots are tender, use a masher to mash them into a smooth consistency.
- 4
Add the sugar to the pan and cook the mixture until most of the milk has evaporated, leaving behind a thicker, caramelised texture.
- 5
Finally, add the dried fruits (pistachios and almonds) and continue cooking until any remaining moisture has dried up, creating a rich, flavourful mixture. Keep stirring to prevent sticking.
- 6
Once done, your dish is ready to serve.