How To Make Gajar Ka Halwa At Home | Dessert Recipe

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Gajar ka halwa or carrot halwa is a very easy and simple indian dessert made with fresh carrots. There are so many versions like by using milk, condensed milk and khoya or mawa you can make carrot halwa but this one is really very simple.  Gajar ka halwa is a traditional Punjabi dish and especially in winters you will find it in most of the house.

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Gajar ka halwa

Gajar ka halwa is a traditional Punjabi dish and especially in winters u will find it in most of the house.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian Rajasthani

Keyword: Desserts, gajar halwa, halwa

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 228kcal

Author: Reshu

Ingredients

Ingredients:

• 1 kg carrot grated
• 1.25 ltre whole milk
• 4 tbsp Sugar as needed
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 5 pieces almonds
• 5 pieces cashew

Instructions

How to make:

• Wash and grate the carrots.
• Heat ghee in a deep heavy pan on medium heat.
• Add the grated carrots and stir fry for about 5-6 minutes.
• Carrots should be tender and slightly changed in color.
• Add the milk. Cook on a medium low flame for 1 hour or till all the milk has been absorbed.
• Stir often to ensure the milk does not burn in the bottom of the pan.
• When all the milk is absorbed adds sugar, mix well and cook till the sugar has dissolved.
• Garnish with cashew nuts, almonds and serve hot or cold.

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Notes

Note: Gajar Halwa can be refrigerated for up to one week. When ready to serve just warm. You can add cardamom powder.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serve | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 808mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 41765IU | Vitamin C: 14.8mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 0.9mg

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How to make Gajar ka Halwa :

• Wash and grate the carrots.

• Heat ghee in a deep heavy pan on medium heat.I have used (home made ghee) which is pure and gives nice flavour.

• Add the grated carrots and stir fry for about 5-6 minutes.

• Carrots should be tender and slightly changed in color.

• Add the milk. Cook on a medium low flame for 1 hour or till all the milk has been absorbed.

• Stir often to ensure the milk does not burn in the bottom of the pan.

• When all the milk is absorbed adds sugar, mix well and cook till the sugar has dissolved.

• Garnish with cashew nuts, almonds and serve hot or cold.

Note:

• Gajar Halwa can be refrigerated for up to one week. When ready to serve just warm.
• You can add cardamom powder.

See Recipe In हिन्दी (Hindi)