Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe That Tastes Like Home | गाजर का हलवा | Winter Special Indian Carrot Pudding

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey is a natural sweetener, while jaggery is often cheaper and adds a unique flavor.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Peel and wash 1 kg of carrots.

Shred the carrots using a chopper for even pieces.

Heat 1 tsp ghee in a small frying pan and fry the mixed dry fruits until slightly golden.

In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp ghee and add the shredded carrots, sautéing them without adding water or milk.

Cover and cook on low-medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add 100 g sugar and mix well, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

Stir in 0.5 tsp cardamom powder and the remaining ghee, mixing thoroughly.

Add the fried dry fruits and 500 g khoya, mixing until well combined.

Cook for another 2 minutes, then add 30 ml rose water and mix again.

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