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indian carrot pudding served in a wooden bowl topped with nuts
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Indian Carrot Pudding (Gajar Halwa)

Indian Carrot pudding referred as Gajar ka halwa or Carrot Halwa is one of the most popular desserts in India. It is rich, creamy and delicious.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Author: Madhavi

Ingredients

  • 5 cups grated carrot, packed
  • 2 ½ cups whole milk
  • ⅓-½ cup white sugar ( start with ⅓ cup sugar, add more after tasting)
  • 3 tablespoons ghee
  • 10 cashews
  • 10 almonds
  • 3 cardamom pods, crushed
  • few pistachio ( for garnish)

Instructions

  • Peel and grate the carrot using the large side of the grater. Measure 5 cups of the grated carrot, packed.
  • To a deep pan melt one tablespoon of ghee and add the grated carrots. Sautee them for 7 minutes in medium flame, stirring often.
  • Add 2.5 cups of whole milk and mix it well.
  • Cook for 12-15 minutes stirring often till most of the milk is reduced.
  • Add ⅓ cup sugar, you can add upto ½ cup sugar if you like the halwa really sweet. Cook for couple more minutes till halwa thickens slightly.
  • While the halwa is cooking, In a pan add a tablespoon of ghee and fry cashew and almonds until they turn golden brown.
  • Now add 1 tablespoon of ghee, crushed cardamom and some of the fried nuts to the halwa.
  • Keep the halwa consistency slightly moist as it will thicken as it cools.
  • Top the halwa with the rest of the nuts and few pistachio and enjoy warm.

Notes

Store in a air tight container for up to 4-5 days in the refrigerator.
Use whole milk for rich tasting halwa.
Stir often to avoid burnt bottom.