Gajar Halwa (Indian Carrot Halwa)

Name: Gajar Halwa (Indian Carrot Halwa)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cup grated carrots; 2 tbsp ghee; 1.5 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp ground cardamom; 1/2 cup cashews

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
400 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
Indian

Gajar Halwa (Indian Carrot Halwa)

Isaac Lopez

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Made with only a few ingredients, Gajar Halwa is a traditional Indian dessert that is absolutely delicious. This is a delicious carrot halwa recipe that you can make at home easily.

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Ingredients

Servings

5 cup grated carrots about 6-7
2 tbsp ghee or unsalted butter
1.5 cup whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 cup cashews chopped

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Instructions

Heat a pan over medium heat.
Melt unsalted butter in the pan.
Once the butter is melted, add the carrot and cook until extra water is evaporated.
Add in milk and cook until it's thick, creamy and there's no extra liquid.
Add in sugar and cardamom and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes until it all comes together and has a thicker consistency than pudding.
Serve warm or cold and top with chopped cashews.

Notes

The recipe is originally made with ghee, but if ghee is not available, use unsalted butter.
You can use evaporated milk instead of whole milk, the result would be quite similar.
Make sure the carrots you use are juicy and not dense.
The cashews used in this recipe should be roasted and unsalted. If using raw cashews, roast them in a pan over medium heat for about 5 to 10 minutes until they're golden brown and crunchy.