Jul 13 2026
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Gajar Halwa Recipe

Inspired by Fresh Tandoori Flavour, Indian Restaurant - Victoria, BC
Time1h
Serves6

(seasonal) Carrots cooked in milk and sugar

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Carrots

    Wash and peel the carrots. Grate them using a box grater or food processor.

  2. 2

    Measure Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients: grated carrots, milk, sugar, ghee, cardamom powder, and garnishes.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook Carrots in Milk

    In a heavy-bottomed pan, add the grated carrots and full-fat milk. Cook on medium flame, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the milk reduces and thickens. This should take about 30-40 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add Sugar

    Once the milk has reduced, add the sugar and mix well. Continue to cook on low heat for another 10-15 minutes until the sugar completely dissolves and the mixture thickens further.

  3. 5

    Add Ghee and Cardamom

    Add the ghee and cardamom powder to the mixture. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the ghee starts to separate from the halwa.

Garnishing

  1. 6

    Add Garnishes

    In a separate small pan, lightly roast the chopped nuts and raisins in a teaspoon of ghee. Once roasted, add them to the halwa and mix well.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Gajar Halwa can be served hot or warm. Garnish with additional nuts if desired.

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