Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa) Recipe
India is home to multiple cuisines that define its rich heritage. From lip-smacking vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes to sweetened savories, individuals can’t get enough of the flavours and essence of these dishes.
Talking of desserts, Indian sweets are not just loved by Indians but are also appreciated across the globe. One of them is carrot halwa, also known as Gajar Ka Halwa. This traditional, yet flavor-packed dish is made up of carrot mesh and cream milk. Not only is this dish easy to cook, this Indian carrot dessert follows a procedure that’s known to many.
Commonly savored post meals, this dish never fails to ease your eyes and tummy. If you’re looking to prepare this delicious dessert at home, you might want to follow this easy gajar ka halwa recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 kg carrots
- 2 tbsp refined sunflower oil
- 10 chopped cashews
- 10 chopped almonds
- 3 cups milk
- 3 / 4 cup sugar
- 1 / 2 cup khoya
- 1 / 4 tsp cardamom powder
Procedure
- Peel the skin and grate the carrots. Keep them aside for a while
- Heat 2 tbsp of Doctors’ Choice refined sunflower oil in a kadhai and fry 10 cashews and almonds
- Make sure to fry them until they are golden brown. Keep them aside once done
- Add the carrot into the same oil and saute them well
- Saute them for 5 mins or until they change colors
- Pour 3 cups of milk and stir them all well
- Boil for 10 mins and keep stirring occasionally
- Ensure to cook until the carrots start boiling and the milk reduces
- Once the milk thickens add 3 / 4 cups of sugar
- Mix them well until you see the sugar dissolving
- Cook the gajar halwa until the halwa thickens and the oil stays on the side of the kadhai
- Turn off the flame and add 1 / 2 cup khoya, 1 / 4 tsp cardamom powder, and the fried nuts
- Ensure to stir everything well
- Enjoy delicious Indian Carrot Dessert and let this dessert be your #DilKiChoice
