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carot halwa

Gajar halwa or Carrot halwa

Meenakshi
Raise the bar of decadence with this soul-warming carrot halwa. It is an easy and delicious treat.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6
Calories 362 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients For Making Khoya

  • cup Milk powder
  • 2 teaspoon Ghee
  • 3 tablespoon Whole Milk

Carrot Halwa Ingredients

  • 1 ½ Lb Carrots
  • 3 tablespoon Coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee
  • 12 oz Evaporated milk
  • ½ cup Condensed Milk
  • ½ teaspoon Cardamom powder
  • cup nuts mix Nuts of your choice

Instructions
 

Instruction to make khoya

  • Add milk powder, ghee, and milk into a small pan. Using a small whisk, mix everything until a smooth lump-free solution forms.
  • Now, switch on the flame and cook at low flame while stirring continuously.
  • Cook till it comes together and forms into a dough-like lump. It will be smooth and greasy.
  • Remove it into a bowl and let cool before using it.

Gajar Halwa Instructions

  • Wash and peel the carrots.
  • Coarsely chop the carrots and transfer to a blender. Using small pulses, blend just till it becomes chunky. ( Refer to the image)
  • Heat a heavy bottom pan. Add coconut oil and transfer the blended carrots into it.
  • Sauté for 7-8 minutes while stirring regularly.
  • Add evaporated milk and cook for 15-20 minutes or until it dries out completely.
  • Now add the condensed milk and cook till it is absorbed in the halwa.
  • Add ghee, cardamom powder, chopped nuts of your choice, and khoya. Mix everything and let cook for a minute or so.
  • Turn off the flame and serve hot and yummy carrot halwa.

Serving suggestion

  • To a blender jar add almonds, cashew nuts, pistachios, and raisins.
  • Blend to form a crumbly mixture.
  • Press this mixture into greased molds or small bowls.
  • Then, top them with the carrot halwa.
  • Place upside down on a parchment paper and let it set.
  • Unmold and serve as individual portions and wow your guest.

Notes

  •  Replace evaporated milk with a double quantity of whole milk.
  • Instead of condensed milk, use ⅓ cup +2 tablespoon of sugar.carrot halwa nutrition

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal
Keyword carrot halwa, Gajar halwa, Gajar Pak, Gajrela
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