Gajar Halwa (Carrot Pudding)

While we speak about Indian desserts, the recipe that certainly comes into our mind is the traditional "Gajar ka halwa". In wintry weather "Gajar ka Halwa" is an obligatory part of the menu however it requires a little more time and tolerance than any other dessert. It’s not only mouth-watering but nutritious also. After my marriage it is the first recipe I attempted at my in-laws place and to my sheer surprise that halwa is until in demand. I pursue my own approach for cooking this delicious dessert and here is the recipe for you…

Ingredients:


1 kg Carrot grated
200 grams Whole dried milk (khowa)
1 liter Milk
2 cups Sugar
½ tsp Cardamom powder
½ cup Dry fruits (sliced almond ,pistachio, cashew nuts and raisins )
2 tbsp Ghee

Direction:

• Heat ghee in a heavy base pan / deep saucepan and add cardamom powder and grated carrots.
• Cook till it turns golden and keep on stirring to prevent any sticking.
• Add milk and bring it to boil. Cook over medium heat until all the milk gets dried up.
• Add sugar and half of dry fruits. Stir continuously for as a minimum 5 minutes.
• Add khowa and ghee as per taste. Mix well and fry on low heat until ghee starts separating.
• Decorate with left over dry fruits and serve hot.

Note:

1. As a substitute of khowa, extra milk can be used.
2. Few people prefer to add paneer and lemon juice in it.
3. While serving, you can also adorn it with silver leaf just to give it more attractive look.

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