Gajar Ko Halwa - Carrot Pudding - Nepali Style - Nepali Food Recipe!

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey offers natural sweetness with a distinct taste.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and lactose-free.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds provide similar crunch with less fat.

Grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor.

Heat ghee in a large pan over medium heat until melted.

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

Pour in the milk and stir to combine with the carrots.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the milk is absorbed.

Add sugar and mix well, cooking for another 10-15 minutes until the mixture thickens.

Stir in cardamom, nutmeg, and cinnamon, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

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

Fold the toasted nuts and raisins into the halwa before serving.

Garnish with saffron and chopped pistachios.

Cooking Techniques

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