Description
Delight in this creamy Carrot Halwa, a traditional Indian dessert that fuses fresh carrots, aromatic spices, and rich milk for a sweet treat perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg Fresh Grated Carrots
- 4 cups Whole Milk
- 3/4 cup Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Cardamom Powder
- 2 tbsp Ghee (Clarified Butter)
- Chopped Nuts (Cashews & Almonds)
- Sultanas or Raisins (soaked)
Instructions
- Grate the carrots finely using a box grater or food processor.
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat ghee over medium heat and sauté the grated carrots for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add whole milk and simmer on low heat for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until most liquid evaporates.
- Stir in sugar and cardamom powder; continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Mix in toasted nuts and soaked raisins before serving warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Enhance flavor by adding a pinch of saffron. Always use fresh carrots for maximum sweetness and depth of flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.