GAAJAR / CARROT KA HALWA

GAAJAR/CARROT KA HALWA RECIPE

 

                          

 

 

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:-

1 kg Carrots / gaajar
1 litre Milk
1 teaspoon Cardamom seeds
3/4 cup Water
3 tablespoons Ghee
2 tablespoons Raisins
2 tablespoons Almonds
2 tablespoons Pistachios
450 grams Sugar

 

How to make gaajar ka halwa:-

·         Wash and grate the carrots. Soak the raisins in water for 30 minutes. Blanch and shred the nuts.

·         Put the water to boil, when it starts boiling add the grated carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes.

·         Add the milk. Cook on a low flame for 1 hour stirring occasionally. Add sugar, mix well and cook till the sugar has dissolved and all the milk has been absorbed.

·         Add ghee and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add the slightly crushed cardamoms and the raisins. Mix well.

·         Remove the gaajar halwa from heat and arrange in a serving dish. Garnish with almonds and pistachios. Serve cold, hot or at room temperature.