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Vegan Carrot Halwa Gajar Halwa Recipe

Vegan Carrot Halwa Recipe. Gajar Ka Halwa is a a dessert made with shredded carrots that are roasted with non dairy milk and cardamom to make a sweet melt in your mouth dessert. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 254 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons safflower or other neutral oil
  • 3 tablespoons chopped or halved raw cashews
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
  • 2 1/2 cups or more grated or shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup almond meal or coarsely ground almonds
  • 1 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1/4 cup ground raw sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter or safflower oil
  • Generous pinch of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder or saffron strands

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cashews and cook until lightly golden, 2 minutes. Add raisins and pistachios and cook until the raisins puff up, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Add the grated carrots to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add almond meal and almond milk and mix well. Reduce heat to low-medium. Cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Add sugar, vegan butter, salt, and cardamom. Mix in. Cook for another 20 to 30 minutes or until all the almond milk has almost been absorbed. Depends on the moisture in the carrots and the stove. Stir occasionally.
  4. Taste and adjust sweet. Continue to cook for another few minutes or until roasted to desired consistency and color. Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

  • For Instant Pot Carrot Halwa, see here. 
  • Nutrition is 1 of 4 serves.

Nutrition Information

Calories 254kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 182mg (8%) Potassium 405mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 13515IU (270%) Vitamin C 5.4mg (6%) Calcium 142mg (14%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254

% Daily Value*

Calories 254kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 182mg 8%
Potassium 405mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 13515IU 270%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 6%
Calcium 142mg 14%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.