Gajar Ka Halwa

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  • Prep Time

    35 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Gajar Ka Halwa

Gajar ka halwa or gajrela is a famous traditional Indian dessert made of carrots, khoya, cardamom and cashew nuts.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 carrot grated
  • tablespoons clarified butter (ghee)
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 oz. khoa (curd), crumbled or grated (optional)
  • 1 cup milk whole
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 tablespoon raisins (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cashew nut ground
  • 2 tablespoons ground almonds
  • 1 tablespoon cashews for garnishing, whole

Instructions

  1. Heat the ghee and fry the carrots for about 5 minutes over low/medium heat, stirring constantly.
  2. Add sugar and khoa and cook for 5 more minutes, still stirring constantly.
  3. Stir in the ground cashews, ground almonds, raisins and cardamom.
  4. Mix, add milk and cook covered for 25 minutes or until all the liquid has evaporated.
  5. Serve hot, warm or cold, sprinkled with whole cashews.
  6. For the cold version, flatten the mixture to a thickness of 1 inch (2,5 cm) and chill for 3 hours. Cut into small squares before serving.
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