Description
Carrot Halwa is a creamy Indian dessert bursting with the natural sweetness of carrots, enriched with milk, and delicately spiced. Perfect for festive occasions or indulging your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g fresh grated carrots
- 1 liter full-fat milk
- 150g sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
- 0.5 teaspoon cardamom powder
- Chopped almonds and cashews for garnish
- 50g raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Grate the fresh carrots and set them aside.
- In a wide pan, melt ghee over medium heat. Sauté the grated carrots for about 8 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the milk and let it simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half.
- Stir in sugar and cardamom powder, cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes until well combined.
- Fold in chopped nuts and optional raisins; cook for a few more minutes until aromatic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (100g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For a unique twist, consider using jaggery instead of sugar. - Customize your halwa with extra nuts or a sprinkle of saffron for added flavor. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.