Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)



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Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins

Servings:
8


Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsghee or oil
  • 2poundscarrots, grated
  • 1 ½quartswhole milk
  • 2cupswhite sugar
  • ½cupraisins or sultanas
  • 1 ½teaspoonsground cardamom
  • 1pinchsaffron threads
  • 8tablespoonschopped pistachio nuts

  • Directions

    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.

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

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



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    459 Calories
    14g Fat
    80g Carbs
    9g Protein

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