Winters are here and gajar ka halwa (Carrot Halwa) is one of the top desserts to try. This sweet can be made using different methods. Here, we are going to discuss the traditional method to make delicious gajar ka halwa at home.
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Gajar ka Halwa
Halwa is an Arabic word that means “sweet” and refers to desserts that have been boiled down with ghee and sugar. Indian halwa is a delicious pudding that can be cooked with noodles (vermicelli), lentils (moong dal), cereals (like semolina), or vegetables (like carrots or beets).
Carrot halwa is a popular delicacy in North India, especially during the winter months. Only carrots, whole (full-fat) milk, ghee, and sugar are used in the classic gajar ka halwa recipe; no khoya (evaporated milk solids) or condensed milk are used.
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Steps to make Gajar ka Halwa
- Firstly take some long and red carrots and make them rinse and peel.
- The next step is to grate the carrots using a grater or food processor. If you don’t have a grater or machine to grate the carrots, you can boil them but it affects the taste.
- Take a deep vessel or kadhai, put a good amount of ghee and add the grated carrots into the vessel.
- Mix the grated carrots well with ghee and after 5-10 minutes add milk appropriately.
- Make the flame low and mix the carrot and mix properly in order to reduce the milk.
- After a few minutes, the mixture started thickening, now add sugar in it as per the quantity you made.
- Now, add 4-5 cardamom and cardamom powder with finely chopped nuts into the mixture.
- Mic them well and make them stir and simmer. After a few minutes the halwa starts to dry, then make the flame off.
- Finally, gajar ka halwa is ready! Serve this hot halwa with finely chopped nuts and raisins.
