Carrot Halwa Recipe | How to Make Carrot Halwa | Sweet Recipes | CDC | Chef Deena Cooks

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + milk powder

Almond milk reduces calories and adds a nutty flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey is a natural sweetener with less processing.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique taste.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruits

Seeds provide crunch and are often more affordable.

Grate the carrots and set aside.

Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat until melted.

Add grated carrots to the pan and sauté for a few minutes until slightly softened.

Pour in the milk and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the milk reduces and thickens.

Add sugar and mix well until dissolved.

Stir in cardamom powder and cook for a few minutes.

Add chopped cashew nuts and dry grapes, mixing until evenly distributed.

Cook for an additional few minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

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