Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)

Gajar Ka Halwa is a very simple and quick make recipe. If you have more carrots lying in fridge, try making halwa and enjoy with your family :) Gajar Halwa is delicious when warm or cold.

Ingredients:
2 cups shredded carrots
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
6 chopped roasted cashew nuts and 1 tbsp od chopped Almonds (To garnish)
[When almonds are soaked over night , they are easy to be chopped longitudinally, you can chop few and keep in fridge and use whenever needed]
 

Method:

• Roast the cashew nuts, almonds in a little of ghee and set aside for the garnish.
• Boil the milk on medium-high heat in a non-stick pan until it is reduced to about to 1 cup. Stir often to ensure the milk does not burn in the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
• Melt the butter in a frying pan on medium heat.
• Add the shredded carrots and stir-fry for about 8 minutes.
• Carrots should be tender and slightly changed in color.
• Add the milk and cook until the milk dries. This will take about 8-10 minutes.
• Next add the sugar, and cardamom powder and stir-fry for another three to four minutes until the halwa starts to leave the side of frying pan.
• Garnish with cashew nuts & Almonds. (You can also add Raisins)
• Serve hot or warm or have it as toppings with Ice cream.

Tips:
Gajar Halwa can be refrigerated for up to one week and kept in the freezer for up to two months. When ready to serve just warm.