Gajar ka Halwa Recipe|2 Kg Gajar Halwa Recipe by Chef M Afzal|

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.

Select fresh, firm carrots without seeds or blemishes.

Peel the carrots thoroughly.

Grate the carrots using a grater or a chopper.

Wash the grated carrots with water twice.

Place the grated carrots in a pressure cooker.

Add 400 grams of sugar to the carrots.

Add 4-5 crushed cardamom pods to the mixture.

Cook the mixture until the sugar melts and the carrots release their water.

Cover the cooker and cook for 4-5 minutes after the first whistle.

After cooking, release the steam and remove the lid.

Turn the heat back on and cook to evaporate excess water.

Check the softness of the carrots; if they are still hard, cover and cook for another 5 minutes.

Once the water has evaporated, add 150 grams of ghee to the mixture.

Cooking Techniques

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