Gajar ka Halwa with 6 Months Storage method Recipe by Food Fusion

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.

Grate carrots and set aside.

In a wok, add ghee and let it melt.

Add grated carrots, mix well, cover, and cook on medium flame for 5-6 minutes, then cook until moisture dries up (10-12 minutes).

Spread carrots on a large tray and let cool completely.

Can be stored in a zip lock bag for up to 6 months in the freezer.

To make Gajar Halwa from frozen carrots: Take out the zip lock bag from the freezer and thaw at room temperature.

In a wok, add carrots and milk, mix well, bring to a boil, and cook on medium flame until milk is reduced (8-10 minutes).

Add sugar, mix well, and cook on medium flame for 8-10 minutes.

In a saucepan, add ghee and let it melt.

Add fried nuts and fry on low flame for 2-3 minutes.

In a wok, add fried nuts with ghee and mix well.

Add cardamom powder and mix well.

Add khoya and garnish with khoya, almonds, pistachios, and edible silver leaves before serving.

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