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Carrot Halwa Recipe

                                     


        Carrot Halwa, also known as Gajar ka Halwa, is a popular Indian dessert made with grated carrots, milk, sugar, ghee, and aromatic spices. It is a rich and indulgent dessert that is often enjoyed during festive occasions or as a sweet treat. Here's a recipe to make Carrot Halwa:

Ingredients:

1 kg carrots, grated.

1 liter full-fat milk

1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)

1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)

1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder

1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios)

A few strands of saffron (optional)

Raisins for garnishing (optional)

Instructions:

Heat ghee in a large, heavy-bottomed pan or kadai over medium heat.

Add the grated carrots to the pan and sauté them in ghee for 8-10 minutes until they turn soft and release their moisture.

Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, heat the milk and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer until it reduces to approximately half its original quantity.

Add the reduced milk to the pan with carrots and mix well. Cook the carrots and milk mixture on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until most of the milk is absorbed by the carrots.

Add sugar to the pan and mix well. The sugar will release moisture, so continue cooking the halwa until the moisture evaporates and the mixture thickens.

Stir in the cardamom powder and saffron strands (if using). Mix well to distribute the flavors.

In a separate small pan, heat a tablespoon of ghee and lightly roast the chopped nuts until they turn golden brown. Remove from heat.

Add the roasted nuts to the carrot halwa and mix well. Reserve some nuts for garnishing.

Cook the halwa for a few more minutes until it reaches a thick, pudding-like consistency and the ghee starts to separate from the mixture.

Remove from heat and let the carrot halwa cool for a few minutes.

Garnish with the reserved nuts and raisins (if using).

Serve warm or chilled, as per your preference.

        Carrot Halwa can be enjoyed on its own as a dessert or served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. It is a delightful treat that showcases the natural sweetness and vibrant color of carrots, combined with the richness of milk and nuts. Enjoy this traditional Indian dessert with family and friends!

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