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GAJAR KA HALWA – CARROT HALWA

April 20, 2012 By Manu 10 Comments

Gajar ka Halwa - Carrot Halwa

Today I am going to share with you the recipe for a delicious Indian sweet: gajar ka halwa (or carrot halwa).  It is one of my husband’s favourite sweets and he has been raving about his grandmother’s carrot halwa since I can remember.  Unfortunately, he does not have his granny’s recipe, so I never made it for him.  I have seen a few recipes on the internet, but for some reason or the other I still never made it.  Until the other day, when I stumbled upon the below recipe.  It sounded good and easy enough to make, so I gave it a try.  Well, it was a huge success with my husband.  And with my kids too.  I think I found a way to feed my 4 year old some carrots.  Enjoy!

 

Recipe adapted from La Fuji Mama

Ingredients (makes 8 – 10 servings):
900 gms – 2 lbs grated carrots
4 cups milk
2 cups sugar
1 2/3 cups dry powdered milk
1 tsp cardamom powder
3 tbsp ghee
Cashews or crushed pistachios for garnish.

Put the grated carrots and milk in a pot and bring to a boil over medium-low heat.  Cook, stirring frequently until the milk is completely absorbed into the carrots.

Add the sugar, dry powdered milk and cardamom powder.  Stir and cook for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and keep aside.

In a frying pan, heat the ghee and add the carrot mixture.  Cook, stirring, until the mixture turns a golden brown, then remove it from the heat.

The carrot halwa can be served in individual bowls/ramekins, or pressed into a mold.

It can be eaten warm or at room temperature. Decorate it with cashews or crushed pistachios.

Gajar ka Halwa - Carrot Halwa

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  1. Lizzy (Good Things) says

    April 20, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    Yum, I was just looking at some halwa recipes last night.

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  2. Jill Colonna says

    April 20, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    Manu, feed me my daily dose of carrots this way any day! This looks incredibly, exotically delicious.

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  3. Asiya says

    April 21, 2012 at 12:30 am

    I love gajar ka halwa (we call it gajar ka mitha). I hardly make it b/c although it is not difficult it is time consuming. This recipe is very similar to my mom’s recipe. Very well done and love the presentation!

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  4. Giulietta | Alterkitchen says

    April 21, 2012 at 4:33 am

    Fabulous! I love it 🙂

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  5. Debora says

    April 21, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    Manu!!! ^_^ adoro le carote (oggi flan di carote infatti).. sai che dopo che un’amica si è fissata con le ricette americane mi sono dovuta adeguare e ho comprato i misurini per cup e tbs? quindi posso provare anche le tue! buon week end! baci
    Debora

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  6. Liz says

    April 21, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    Who wouldn’t love carrots served this way? Beautifully done…and glad these were hubby approved 🙂

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  7. Maureen @ Orgasmic Chef says

    April 21, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    What a great dish! I couldn’t help but pin it. I can’t wait to taste it. So colorful and healthy looking for a sweet.

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  8. mjskit says

    April 22, 2012 at 2:04 am

    I’ve never had this before – a sweet carrot dish! Looks delicious!

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  9. Flavors of the Sun says

    April 22, 2012 at 11:45 pm

    I have never been a big fan of carrot halwa, but you make it look so appealing that I may just have to adjust my thinking–and that is usually a good thing! Thanks!

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  10. Nuts about food says

    April 26, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    I think I will be trying this a) because it looks delicious and b) to get my 6 yr old to eat her veggies ;o)

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