Gajarko Haluwa | Simple and Delicious Nepali Dessert Recipe

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is healthier and dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Seeds provide healthy fats and are often less expensive.

Grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor.

Boil the grated carrots in milk over medium heat until soft, about 15-20 minutes.

Stir in sugar and cook until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.

Add ghee and mix well, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Stir in ground cardamom and saffron, mixing thoroughly.

Add chopped nuts and raisins, and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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