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Gajar ka halwa - Winter's Sweet Bliss

Carrot Halwa Recipe for a Delicious Sweet Treat

Indulge in the rich, aromatic delight of Carrot Halwa – a winter treat blending carrots, milk, and spices.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Course: Sweet Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Carrot recipe, Carrot sweetdish, Gajar ka halwa
Servings: 4
Author: Chef Yogi

Ingredients

  • 4-5 medium-sized winter carrots approximately 500 gm, finely grated
  • 2 cups full cream milk
  • 4 tbsp Ghee
  • 4 nos Cardamom pods crushed for a burst of aroma
  • 1/2 cup Refined sugar Granulated or fine
  • 8-10 pieces broken cashews or your choice of dry fruits
  • 2 tbsp Mawa or condensed milk

Instructions

Prepare the Carrots:

  • Wash, peel & grate the carrots.
    Gajar ka halwa: Grating carrots for aromatic halwa.
  • Heat 4 tbsp of Ghee in a Kadai (Wok).
    Ghee addition to Gajar ka Halwa.
  • Add crushed cardamom, allowing its aroma to infuse into the ghee.
    Gajar ka halwa- Fragrant crushed cardamom pods
  • Introduce the finely grated carrots to the kadai.
    Gajar ka halwa - Fresh carrot grating in sizzling Kadai.

Sauté and Evaporate:

  • Saute the carrots on a medium flame until the moisture evaporates, and the mass reduces to about half.
    Gajar ka halwa- Sizzling Carrot Sauté Magic

Add Milk:

  • Pour in the full cream milk and stir consistently.
    Halwa prep: Pouring fresh milk
  • Continue cooking until the milk completely evaporates, and you notice the oil separating from the halwa.
    Milk reduction

Incorporate Sugar Smartly:

  • Now, it's time to add the sugar. It's crucial to add it at this stage to prevent premature caramelization, ensuring a lighter color for your halwa.
    Gajar ka halwa - Sweetening the Culinary Adventure
  • Melt the sugar, sauteing until the halwa starts leaving the sides of the pan, and ghee oozes out.
    Gajar ka halwa- Sauteing halwa, golden ghee

Final Touch:

  • Add the Mawa (or condensed milk) and the broken cashews on top. (Incase using condensed milk add lesser sugar in the recipe)
    Gajar ka halwa- Enhancing flavors with mawa and cashew.
  • Gently mix the ingredients to achieve a delightful consistency.
    Halwa mixing process close-up- Gajar ka halwa

Serve and Enjoy:

  • Your Carrot Halwa is now ready to be served hot, captivating your taste buds with its rich, aromatic flavors.
    Sweet Carrot Halwa Delight -Gajar ka halwa
  • This sweet treat not only embodies the essence of seasonal ingredients but also serves as a wonderful addition to your culinary repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a passionate home cook, this Carrot Halwa recipe is bound to impress. Happy cooking and indulging in the goodness of homemade delights!
    Sweet carrot halwa close-up.

Notes

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