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Make Delicious Carrot Halwa Without Milk: Winter Special Edition

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Carrot Halwa

Cultural Context

Carrot Halwa, or Gajar Halwa, hails from North India and is a traditional dessert often prepared during winter festivals. This dish highlights the natural sweetness of carrots, slowly cooked with milk and sugar, creating a rich, indulgent treat. It's commonly enjoyed during celebrations like Diwali and weddings, and has gained popularity beyond India, with variations emerging in different cultures.

IndianINdessert
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2kg Carrots Grated
1 and 1/2 Cups Sugar
1 tsp Cardamom powder
1/2 Cup Desi ghee
1 Cup Almonds Powder
2 Cups Khoya (mawa)

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + milk powder

Almond milk reduces calories and adds a nutty flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey is a natural sweetener with less processing.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

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

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruits

Seeds provide crunch and are often more affordable.

1

Grate the carrots and set aside.

2

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

3

Add grated carrots to the pan and sauté for a few minutes until slightly softened.

4

Add the sugar and mix well until dissolved.

5

Stir in cardamom powder and mix thoroughly.

6

Add khoya to the mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until well combined and heated through.

7

Add almond powder and mix until evenly distributed.

8

Garnish with dry fruits and silver leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringstirring

Equipment Needed

heavy-bottomed panspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairynuts

Also Known As

Gajar HalwaGajar ka Halwa

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