Gajar ka Halwa

Indian CUISINE

Gajar ka halwa, also known as gajorer halua, gajrela, gajar pak, and carrot halwa is a carrot-based sweet dessert pudding from the Indian subcontinent. It is made by placing grated carrots in a pot containing a specific amount of water, milk and sugar, cardamom and then cooking while stirring regularly.

Total Time

55 Minutes

Cuisine

Indian

Ingredients

8 Ingredients

Calories

185

Step 1

Heat ghee in a kadai. Add saffron, cardamom, grated carrot and cook till they are soft.

Step 2

Add milk and cook on slow flame till all the milk is evaporated.

Step 3

In another pan, add ghee, cashew nuts, almonds and saute till golden brown

Step 4

Add this mixture into the kadai and mix well.

Step 5

Now add sugar and mix well. Cook for 4mins and switch off the flame. Serve hot or cold.

Pinch of Saffron
2-3 Green Cardamom pods, crushed
2 cups Winter carrots, grated
3 cups Cow’s milk
¼ cups Ghee
10-12 Cashew nuts, Chopped
10-12 Almonds, Sliver
¾ Cups Sugar