Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe

How to make Gajar Ka Halwa
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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

1.
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
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