Gajar halwa [carrot pudding]

Gajar halwa is scrumptious Indian traditional dessert made with carrots and milk. The best thing about this halwa is it can be served hot as well as cold.


Preparation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 20 to 25 mins

Ingredients:
8 to 10 carrots
2 cups milk
3 tbsp pure ghee
1/4 tsp cardamom powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped cashew nuts, almonds, raisins, pistachios
1/2 cup condensed milk (optional)

Method:

1. Peel, wash and grate carrots.

2. Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan. Add grated carrots and sauté it for 5 mins.

3. Add milk and cardamom powder. Stir it and cook for another 5 to 7 mins or until the milk evaporates and carrots and nicely cooked.

4. Stir continuously, add sugar and condensed milk. Cook until sugar melts and mix everything well. Cook for another 5 mins.

5. Add half of the dry fruits or nuts. Remaining will use for garnish.

Tip:

Cook gajar halwa for some more time and pour into a greased plate. Let it cool down on room temperature and make medium size pieces. Gajar halwa can store in refrigerator for two weeks. It can be served just by itself or with meal like a sweet dish.