Gajar ka Halwa - Indian Carrot Pudding
Summary
- This video demonstrates how to prepare a delicious Gajar ka Halwa, a traditional Indian carrot pudding. The recipe involves sautéing grated carrots in ghee, cooking them with milk and khoya, and sweetening with sugar and aromatic cardamom, finished with fried nuts.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Ghee 3 tbsp
- Sliced Almonds 2 tbsp
- Cashews 2 tbsp
- Raisins 1 tbsp
- Grated Carrots 500 g
- Milk 250 ml
- Khoya (Mawa) 100 g
- Sugar 200 g
- Cardamom Powder 1 tsp
Tools You'll Need
- Pot
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: Fry the Nuts
In a pot, add 2 tablespoons of ghee. Once melted, add sliced almonds, cashews, and raisins. Fry them until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
Step 2: Sauté Carrots in Ghee
Add 1 more tablespoon of ghee to the same pot. Then, add 500 grams of grated carrots. the carrots on high flame for , stirring continuously.
Step 3: Cook Carrots until Soft
Cover the pot and cook the carrots on low flame for until their moisture dries up and they become tender.
Step 4: Cook Carrots with Milk
Pour 250 ml of milk into the pot with the carrots. Cover again and cook on low flame for another until the milk is absorbed and dries up.
Step 5: Add Khoya
Once the milk has dried, add 100 grams of khoya (mawa) to the carrots. Mix well and let it cook for a few minutes with the lid on.
Step 6: Add Sugar and Nuts
Uncover the pot and add 200 grams of sugar, the previously fried almonds, cashews, and raisins. Also, add 1 teaspoon of cardamom powder (mixed with sugar powder, if desired).
Step 7: Finish Cooking
Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Cook with the lid open until the sugar water evaporates completely. Then, cover the pot and cook for another on low flame to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8: Serve
Once the Gajar ka Halwa is ready, serve it warm, garnished with additional nuts if desired.
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