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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
4 cups grated carrots
2 cups milk
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup ghee
1 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 cup mixed nuts
1/4 cup raisins

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

3

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

4

Pour in 1 liter of milk and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

5

Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the milk reduces and thickens, about 30-40 minutes.

6

Add sugar and mix well until dissolved.

7

Stir in cardamom powder and cook for another 5 minutes.

8

Add chopped nuts and raisins, mixing until evenly distributed.

9

Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

10

Remove from heat and garnish with saffron before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringstirring

Equipment Needed

graterheavy-bottomed panspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

dairynuts

Also Known As

Gajar HalwaGajar ka Halwa

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