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Gajar ka Halwa

Grated red carrots cooked slowly in milk, then fried in ghee with sugar and cardamom. Winter in a bowl.

Published 27 Aug 2026Updated Tested by Hina Ikram

Prep15 min
Cook1 h
Total1 h 15 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
CuisinePakistani
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Ingredients

6 servings

Equipment: Heavy-based pan

Method

  1. Simmer carrots, milk and cardamom in a wide pan, stirring often, until the milk is fully absorbed.

  2. Add sugar; it will turn wet again. Cook until dry.

  3. Add ghee and stir-fry until glossy and the edges look caramelised.

  4. Fold in the khoya if using, and top with nuts.

Cooking tips

  • A wide pan evaporates the milk faster.

Substitutions

  • Khoya → 3 tbsp milk powder

Serve with

Warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Storage

Fridge up to 5 days.

Reheating

Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between.

Nutrition per serving, estimated

360kcal
7 gProtein
46 gCarbs
17 gFat

Estimated from the ingredient list. Values vary with brands and portion size.

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