Carrot halwa, or gajar ka halwa, is a traditional Indian dessert that's deliciously rich and creamy. This recipe uses whole milk, not condensed milk. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a real treat!
⏰ Preparation Time :
1 hr 40 mins
Servings 8
Gather all ingredients.
Heat ghee in a large saucepan over medium heat and add carrots. Cook and stir briefly, about 3 minutes. Pour in milk and increase heat; bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, uncovered, and stirring occasionally until moisture evaporates, about 1 hour.
Bring carrot mixture back to a boil; add sugar, raisins, cardamom, and saffron. Cook and stir until mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes.
Ladle carrot halwa into 8 individual serving dishes. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon pistachios. Serve warm or chill before serving.
Tips:Use a hand grater to prepare the carrots. Using a food processor makes them too watery.
Servings Per Recipe : 8
Calories : 459
| Metric: | Value: | % Of Daily Value: |
|---|---|---|
| Fat | 14g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 187mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80g | 29% |
| Dietary Fiber | 5g | 16% |
| Total Sugars | 70g | |
| Protein | 9g | |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 260mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 792mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.