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Gajar ka halwa| carrot halwa recipe

Carrot halwa, also known as gajrela, is a popular Indian dessert made with grated carrots, milk, khoya (reduced milk solids), sugar, and ghee (clarified butter). Here's a simple recipe for carrot halwa with milk and khoya:
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Calories 320kcal
Author spicy veg recipes

Ingredients

  • 1 kg cups grated carrots
  • 3 cups full-fat milk
  • 1/2 cup khoya mawa, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup sugar adjust according to your taste
  • 1/4 cup ghee clarified butter
  • 2 tbsp ghee clarified butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts almonds, cashews, pistachios
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • A handful of raisins optional

Instructions

  • Prepare the Carrots:
  • Wash, peel, and grate the carrots finely.
  • Cooking the Carrots:
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan.
  • Add the grated carrots and sauté them on medium heat until they become soft and the raw smell disappears. This may take around 5-10 minutes.
  • Add Milk:
  • Once the carrots are cooked, add the milk to the pan.
  • Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the milk reduces and thickens. This could take 20-25 minutes.
  • Add Nuts and Flavorings:
  • In a separate small pan, heat a tablespoon of ghee and roast the chopped nuts until they are golden. Add the nuts to the halwa and mix.
  • Add Sugar:
  • Add sugar to the pan and mix well.
  • The sugar will release some water, so continue to cook until the halwa reaches a thick, almost dry consistency.
  • Add Khoya and cardamom Powder:
  • Add the crumbled khoya to the carrot-milk mixture.
  • Continue cooking and stirring until the khoya is well incorporated and the mixture thickens further.
  • Add cardamom powder and mix well.
  • Finish and Serve:
  • Keep stirring until the halwa reaches a consistency where it leaves the sides of the pan.
  • Garnish with more nuts if desired.
  • Your delicious carrot halwa with milk and khoya is ready to be served!

Notes

  1. Always choose red and juicy carrots to make carrot pudding.
  2. For best results always cook carrot halwa in a low flame.
  3. To increase flavour, you can fry the mawa lightly on light flame.
  4. Carrot halwa can also serve with cold vanilla ice cream.