Carrot Halwa – Indian Dessert
Summary
- This video demonstrates how to make a delicious and traditional Indian Carrot Halwa (Gajar Halwa). The recipe involves cooking grated carrots in milk until tender, sweetening with sugar, and enriching with ghee and nuts for a rich, aromatic dessert.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Carrots (red/desi) 1 kg
- Ghee 3 tbsp
- Cashews (chopped) 1/4 cup
- Milk 1 liter
- Sugar 1/2 cup
- Cardamom powder 1/2 tsp
- Pistachios (chopped, for garnish) 1 tbsp
- Almonds (sliced, for garnish) 1 tbsp
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Peeler
- Grater
- Bowl
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
No Milk?
- Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Carrots
Wash the 1 kg of red/desi carrots thoroughly. Peel them using a vegetable peeler, then grate them using a grater.
Step 2: Roast Nuts
Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add the chopped cashews and roast them until they turn golden brown. Remove the roasted cashews from the pan and set them aside.
Step 3: Sauté Carrots
Add the grated carrots to the same pan with the remaining ghee. the carrots for , stirring constantly.
Step 4: Cook Carrots in Milk
Pour 1 liter of milk over the carrots. Cook the mixture on medium heat, stirring often, until the milk significantly and the carrots become soft and tender.
Step 5: Add Sugar and Thicken
Add 1/2 cup of sugar to the carrot and milk mixture. Mix well and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens again and most of the moisture has evaporated, leaving a semi-dry consistency.
Step 6: Final Sauté with Ghee
Add 1 tablespoon of ghee to the halwa. on low-medium heat for about , stirring continuously, until the halwa starts to leave the sides of the pan and develops a glossy appearance.
Step 7: Add Flavor and Garnish
Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder and the previously roasted cashews. Add chopped pistachios and sliced almonds for extra flavor and garnish. Mix all ingredients well and cook for an additional on a low flame.
Step 8: Serve
Transfer the prepared Carrot Halwa to a serving bowl. Serve warm or chilled, garnished with more nuts if desired.
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