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Gajar Ka Halwa

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

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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  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.