🥕 Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Pudding) Recipe

 

🥕 Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Pudding) Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4–6

Ingredients:

• 1 kg fresh carrots, peeled and grated

• 1 liter full cream milk

• 150–200 g sugar (adjust to taste)

• 100 g ghee (clarified butter)

• 10–12 cashews, chopped

• 10–12 almonds, sliced

• 8–10 raisins

• 4–5 green cardamom pods, powdered

• A pinch of saffron (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Grate the Carrots
   Wash, peel, and grate the carrots finely. Set aside.

2. Cook Carrots in Milk
   In a heavy-bottomed pan, add the grated carrots and milk.
   Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally until the milk reduces and the carrots are soft (about 45–50 minutes).

3. Add Sugar & Ghee
   Once the milk has almost evaporated, add sugar and mix well.
   Then add ghee and stir continuously until the mixture thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.

4. Add Nuts & Flavors
   Stir in chopped cashews, almonds, raisins, and cardamom powder. Mix thoroughly.
   Cook for another 5–7 minutes until everything is well combined and fragrant.

5. Optional Garnish
   Sprinkle a few strands of saffron on top for a beautiful aroma and color.

6. Serve
   Serve warm, or refrigerate for later. Gajar ka Halwa can also be served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

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Tips:

• Use fresh, sweet carrots for the best flavor.

• Stir constantly towards the end to prevent sticking and burning.

• You can adjust sugar according to the sweetness of the carrots.