Gajar Ka Halwa

gajar ka halwa

It is one of the most popular indian dessert, 'gajar ka halwa' known to have originated in Punjab and it is a delight during the winter months with red fresh carrots.

Ingredients

Carrots finely grated                   400 gm

Ghee                                        2 tbsp

Milk                                          300 ml

Sugar                                       200 gm

Khoya                                      150 gm

Raisins                                     1 tbsp

Cashew nuts                             8 – 10

Cardamom powder                    ½ tbsp

Method

First finely grate the carrots and keep in a bowl.

fresh grated red carrots

Take a thick bottom pan and add ghee.

add ghee

Now add finely grated carrots and stir.

add carrots

Then cover and cook for 2 – 3 minutes.

Now add milk in it, mix well.

add milk

Again cover and cook for 5 minutes or until carrot gets soft.

Then add sugar in it and cook for 2 -3 minutes while stirring continuously.

add sugar

Now add khoya and mix well.

add khoya

Add raisins, cashew nuts and cardamom powder and mix well for 2 minutes.

add dry fruits and stir well

The gajar ka halwa is ready to serve.

Remove it in a bowl and garnish with chopped almond and cashew nuts.