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Gajar Ka Halwa

North Indian · Dessert

A classic North Indian carrot pudding, slow-cooked to perfection with milk, ghee, and sugar, flavored with cardamom and garnished with crunchy nuts.

IntermediateVegetarianGluten free
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1 hrA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time15 min
Cook time45 min
Servings4 people
DifficultyIntermediate
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How to make it

6 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Rinse, peel, and grate the carrots

    Rinse, peel, and grate the carrots using a fine or medium grater.

  2. Add the grated carrots and milk

    In a heavy-bottomed pan, add the grated carrots and milk. Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer on medium-low heat.

  3. Cook the carrots

    Cook the carrots in the milk, stirring occasionally, until the milk has evaporated completely (about 30-40 minutes).

    35 min

  4. Add ghee and sugar

    Add ghee and sugar to the pan. Mix well and cook for another 10-15 minutes on low heat until the halwa thickens and turns a deep orange-red.

    10 min

  5. Add the crushed cardamom seeds, cashews, and almonds

    Add the crushed cardamom seeds, cashews, and almonds. Mix thoroughly and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the ghee starts to leave the sides of the pan.

    3 min

  6. Serve warm as a standalone dessert or

    Serve warm as a standalone dessert or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

A little kitchen wisdom

For the best results, use juicy red carrots if available. Cooking the halwa until it is nearly dry ensures a rich, concentrated flavor.

What you'll need

Heavy-bottomed panGraterSpatula
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For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

Can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and reheated on the stovetop with a splash of milk.

Store & enjoy

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in a pan over low heat or in a microwave for 30-60 seconds.

Allergens

Contains milk, tree nuts.

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Gajar Ka Halwa
Step 1 of 6

Rinse, peel, and grate the carrots

Rinse, peel, and grate the carrots using a fine or medium grater.