Gajar Halwa

Carrots (also called Gajar in India) prepared like this make a healthy sweet dish. One of the simplest recipes you would love to eat, the best thing that it can be kept for much longer time under refrigeration, just remember to heat it when you want along with pure desi ghee, so lets put on the gears to enjoy this recipe.

Ingredients :-

1. 1 kg Carrots


2. 1 litre Milk


3. 1 teaspoon Cardamom seeds


4. 3/4 cup Water


5. 3 tablespoons Ghee


6. 2 tablespoons Raisins


7. 2 tablespoons Almonds


8. 2 tablespoons Pistachios


9. 450 grams Sugar

Method:-

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  Wash and grate the carrots. Soak the raisins in water for 30 minutes.


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  Blanch and shred the nuts.


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  Put the water to boil, when it starts boiling add the grated carrots.


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  Cook for 5-7 minutes.


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  Add the milk.


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  Cook on a low flame for 1 hour stirring occasionally.


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  Add sugar, mix well and cook till the sugar has dissolved and all the milk has been absorbed.


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  Add ghee and simmer for 2-3 minutes.


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  Add the slightly crushed cardamoms and the raisins.


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  Mix well.


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  Remove from heat and arrange in a serving dish.


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  Garnish with almonds and pistachios.


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  Serve cold, hot or at room temperature.