STEP 1. Put the carrots, pierced cardamom pods and milk in a heavy-based pan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hr, stirring frequently until the milk has evaporated. …
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the grated carrots will cook in the milk and the milk will start to reduce and evaporate. when the milk has 75% reduced, add the ghee, sugar and powdered cardamom to the mixture. stir well and continue to simmer and cook on a low flame. do keep on stirring the gajar halwa in between.
Gajar ka halwa is a popular Indian dessert made from grated carrots cooked in milk and sugar, laced with cardamom and garnished with roasted nuts. Learn how to make authentic rich and creamy carrot halwa! Wash, peel and grate carrots using the thick side of a hand grater or food processor. Add 1 tablespoon of ghee to a pan on medium heat.
Milk: Use full fat or whole milk to get a tasty carrot halwa. For a low fat version just reduce the amount of milk in the recipe or use low fat milk. You can also skip or reduce the amount of ghee. If you are a vegan you can make this halwa with coconut or almond milk.
You can freeze the halwa for 1-2 months. Just transfer it in a freezer-safe box and freeze. Thaw before using and warm in a microwave. You can make this gajar halwa without khoya also.