GAJAR HALWA

Description

Gajar ka halwa, also known as gajorer halua, gajrela, gajar pak, and carrot halwa is a carrot-based sweet dessert pudding made by placing grated carrots in a pot containing a specific amount of water, milk and sugar, cardamom and then cooking while stirring regularly.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
• 1 ½ quarts whole milk
• 2 pounds carrots, grated
• 2 cups white sugar
• ½ cup raisins or sultanas
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1 pinch saffron threads
• 8 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts

Steps

1. Heat ghee in a large saucepan over medium heat and add carrots.
2. Cook and stir briefly, about 3 minutes.
3. Pour in milk and increase heat; bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, uncovered, and stirring occasionally until moisture evaporates, about 1 hour.
5. Bring carrot mixture back to a boil; add sugar, raisins, cardamom, and saffron.
6. Cook and stir until mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes.
7. Ladle carrot halwa into 8 individual serving dishes.
8. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon pistachios.
9. Serve warm or chill before serving.