Gajar ka Halwa
Grated red carrots cooked slowly in milk, then fried in ghee with sugar and cardamom. Winter in a bowl.
Ingredients
Equipment: Heavy-based pan
Method
Simmer carrots, milk and cardamom in a wide pan, stirring often, until the milk is fully absorbed.
Add sugar; it will turn wet again. Cook until dry.
Add ghee and stir-fry until glossy and the edges look caramelised.
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
Estimated from the ingredient list. Values vary with brands and portion size.
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