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Gajar Ka Halwa

Gajar Ka Halwa

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Classic North Indian carrot pudding with milk and ghee.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4–5 medium carrots (red winter carrots preferred), peeled and grated
  • 2 cups full-fat milk
  • 3–4 tbsp ghee
  • ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 4–5 green cardamom pods (crushed)
  • 2–3 tbsp chopped nuts (cashew, almond, pistachio)
  • Raisins (optional)

Instructions

  • Cook the Carrots
  • Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a thick-bottomed pan.
  • Add grated carrots and sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft.
  • Simmer with Milk
  • Add milk.
  • Simmer on low flame, stirring occasionally, until milk is absorbed (30–40 mins).
  • Sweeten and Flavor
  • Add sugar and cardamom powder.
  • Stir and cook until the mixture thickens and starts leaving sides of the pan.
  • Finish with Ghee and Nuts
  • Add remaining ghee, mix well.
  • Garnish with nuts and raisins. Serve warm.