Gajar ka Murabba | Carrot Jam Recipe At Home | Gajar ka Halwa

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric offers color without the cost.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Vanilla is more accessible and adds flavor.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruits

Seeds provide crunch and are often less expensive.

Wash and peel the carrots, then grate them finely.

Boil the grated carrots in water until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Drain excess water and transfer the carrots to a heavy-bottomed pan.

Add sugar to the pan and mix well with the carrots.

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely.

Add lemon juice and cardamom to the mixture.

Simmer on low heat for about 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently.

Continue cooking until the mixture thickens and becomes syrupy, about 10-15 minutes.

Remove from heat and let it cool completely.

Transfer to sterilized jars and seal tightly.

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