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Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe
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How to make Gajar Ka Halwa
About Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe: One of the most popular Indian desserts, 'Gajar ka Halwa' is known to have originated in Punjab. It is a delicious delight during the winter months. Prepare this delicious dessert for special occasions. Ingredients of Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe: Grated carrots, milk, sugar and nuts are stirred and cooked together. Whole lot of nuts make this a great choice to fulfill those post meal dessert cravings.
- Total Cook Time1 hr
- Prep Time 15 mins
- Cook Time 45 mins
- Recipe Servings2
- Intermediate
Ingredients of Gajar Ka Halwa
- 1 Kg Carrot
- 1 1/2 litre Milk
- 8 Green cardamoms
- 5-7 tbsp Ghee
- 5-7 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tbsp Raisins
- 1 tbsp Almonds, shredded
- 2 tbsp Dates, chopped
How to Make Gajar Ka Halwa
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Peel and grate the carrots.
2.
Simmer in milk with the cardamom until liquid evaporates.
3.
Heat ghee in a heavy pan and add the carrot mixture.
4.
Cook over a gentle flame for 10-15 minutes.
5.
Stir in sugar and continue cooking until the halwa turns deep reddish color.
6.
Stir in dried fruit and serve.
Nutritional Value
- 60gProtien
- 173gFats
- 281gCarbs
- 2904 KcalCalories
- 15.71MgIron
- 1451MgSodium
- 3180MgPotassium