Gajar ka Halwa - Indian Carrot Pudding

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Gajar ka Halwa - Indian Carrot Pudding

Gajar ka Halwa is an Indian Carrot Pudding that is made with carrots, milk, sugar, ghee, cardamom, and nuts. It's delicious with a cup of chai. This recipe is widely popular in Northern India and is made during the winter months, parties, and festivals.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Servings: servings

Author: Nisha Kapur

Equipment

Stainless Steel Wok

Ingredients

for Gajar ka Halwa

2 tbsp ghee divided (1 tbsp and 1 tbsp)
4 cups organic carrots peeled & grated
1 1/2 cups organic whole milk
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
5 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup cashews unsalted chopped

for garnish

1 tbsp pistachios chopped

Instructions

Peel the carrots. Grate the carrots using the smaller side of the shredder. You can do it by hand or use a food processor.
Heat a wok on medium heat, once hot, add 1 tbsp of ghee.
Add the grated carrots and saute for about 8 minutes until the color of the carrots changes.
Keep stirring to avoid burning. This is a labor of love.
Add milk to the grated carrots. Cook the carrots and milk down for 6-7 minutes until all the milk is absorbed by the carrots.
Keep stirring to avoid sticking and burning.
Once all the milk is absorbed, this is what you should have.
Add the sugar.
Immediately after, add 1 more tbsp of ghee.
Keep stirring. until all the water is absorbed which is left behind by the sugar. This process will take about 5-6 minutes.
Once done, add cardamom powder. Stir.
Add chopped cashews. You can also add almonds, pistachios, and raisins, however I just stick with cashews.
Mix well.
Dry roast the Gajar ka Halwa for a couple more minutes so the color of the carrots deepens slightly.
Enjoy with a cup of my Kadak Masala Chai.

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