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Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)

Carrot halwa, is a deliciously creamy Indian dessert made with grated carrots simmered in sweet milk with spices. Perfect for Diwali, or anytime.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 459
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seed oil
  • 2 pounds carrots, grated
  • 1.5 quarts whole milk
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 0.5 cup raisins
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • 8 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts

Method
 

  1. Heat ghee in a large saucepan over medium heat and add carrots. Cook and stir briefly, about 3 minutes. Pour in milk and increase heat; bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, uncovered, and stirring occasionally until moisture evaporates, about 1 hour.
  2. Bring carrot mixture back to a boil; add sugar, raisins, cardamom, and saffron. Cook and stir until mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes.
  3. Ladle carrot halwa into 8 individual serving dishes. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon pistachios. Serve warm or chill before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 459kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 9gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 187mgFiber: 5gSugar: 70g

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