Carrot halwa, or gajar ka halwa, is a traditional Indian dessert that's deliciously rich and creamy. This recipe uses whole milk, not condensed milk. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a real treat!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
- 2 pounds carrots , grated
- 1.5 quartss whole milk
- 2 cups white sugar
- 0.5 cups raisins or sultanas
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cardamom
- 1 pinch saffron threads
- 8 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts
Instructions
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1
Heat ghee in a large saucepan over medium heat and add carrots. Cook and stir briefly, about 3 minutes. Pour in milk and increase heat; bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, uncovered, and stirring occasionally until moisture evaporates, about 1 hour.
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2
Bring carrot mixture back to a boil; add sugar, raisins, cardamom, and saffron. Cook and stir until mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes.
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3
Ladle carrot halwa into 8 individual serving dishes. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon pistachios. Serve warm or chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts
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