Name: Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Ghee or oil - 2 tablespoons; Carrots, grated - 2 pounds; Whole milk - 1 ½ quarts; White sugar - 2 cups; Raisins or sultanas - ½ cup; Ground cardamom - 1 ½ teaspoons; Saffron threads - 1 pinch; Chopped pistachio nuts - 8 tablespoons

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)

1. Ghee or oil - 2 tablespoons

2. Carrots, grated - 2 pounds

3. Whole milk - 1 ½ quarts

4. White sugar - 2 cups

5. Raisins or sultanas - ½ cup

6. Ground cardamom - 1 ½ teaspoons

7. Saffron threads - 1 pinch

8. Chopped pistachio nuts - 8 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)

1. Stage

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. Stage

Bring carrot mixture back to a boil; add sugar, raisins, cardamom, and saffron. Cook and stir until mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes.

3. Stage

Ladle carrot halwa into 8 individual serving dishes. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon pistachios. Serve warm or chill before serving.