Gajar Ka Halwa: A Warm and Comforting Winter Dessert
Craving a warm, comforting winter dessert that's everyone's favorite?
Gajar Ka Halwa, also known as carrot halwa, is a rich and aromatic dessert made with grated carrots, milk, ghee, and sugar. It's a quintessential Indian sweet, often prepared during festivals and celebrations.
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tbsp ghee
- ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp cardamom powder
- 10-12 cashews and almonds, chopped
- 1 tbsp raisins
Recipe
1. Sauté the carrots
- Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan and add the grated carrots.
- Sauté on medium heat until they soften and release a slight aroma (about 5-7 minutes).
2. Cook with milk
- Pour in the milk and cook the mixture on low to medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Let the milk reduce and thicken.
3. Add sugar and flavor
- Add sugar and cardamom powder, mixing well to combine.
- Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the halwa reaches a thick, creamy consistency.
4. Garnish and serve
- In a separate pan, fry the chopped nuts and raisins in a little ghee.
- Garnish the halwa with the fried nuts and raisins.
- Serve warm or chilled for a delightful treat.
Where to Get Fresh Ingredients?
All the fresh carrots, ghee, and spices you need to make this traditional sweet are available at New Indian Supermarket in Tracy, California.
Head over today and bring home the best quality ingredients for your homemade Gajar Ka Halwa!
