Carrot Halwa Recipe | Gajar ka Halwa Recipe | Gajar Ka Halwa | Easy Carrot Halwa Recipe

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and adds a nutty flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey is a natural sweetener, while jaggery adds a rich, caramel taste.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is a dairy-free alternative with a distinct flavor.

cashews

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch and are nut-free.

Grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor.

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

Add grated carrots to the pan and sauté for 5-7 minutes until slightly softened.

Pour in the milk and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

Simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the milk reduces and thickens, about 30-40 minutes.

Add sugar and stir until dissolved, continuing to cook for another 10-15 minutes.

Mix in cardamom, salt, and saffron, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

In a separate pan, toast cashews and raisins in ghee until golden brown.

Fold the toasted nuts and raisins into the halwa mixture.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

Garnish with chopped pistachios before serving warm.

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