Gajar Halwa Recipe

Inspired by Curry Leaf

Time1h

Serves4

Shredded Carrot dessert made with Cashews & Almonds.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare Carrots
Wash and peel the carrots. Grate the carrots using a grater or food processor until you have 500 grams of shredded carrots.
2
Chop Nuts
Chop the cashews and almonds into small pieces. You can leave some whole for garnish if desired.

3
Cook Carrots in Milk
In a heavy-bottomed pan, add the grated carrots and milk. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally until the milk reduces and thickens. This should take about 20-25 minutes.
4
Add Sugar
Once the milk has thickened, add the sugar to the mixture. Stir well and continue to cook for another 10-15 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes a halwa consistency.
5
Incorporate Ghee and Nuts
Add the ghee to the mixture and stir well. Then add the chopped cashews, almonds, raisins, and cardamom powder. Mix everything well and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

6
Serve Gajar Halwa
Remove the pan from heat. Let it cool slightly, then serve warm in bowls. You can garnish with whole cashews and almonds on top if desired.