Gajar ka halwa is a popular winter sweetdish. There are many shortcut methods to make this halwa, but I prefer to make it the traditional way as my mom used to make. Believe me it takes lot of time and patience but in the end when you taste it, it is worth all the efforts. Addition of Khoya makes this halwa so rich and creamy.

Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)

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By Nishha Arora

Jan, 20th

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Servings
8 persons
Cook Time
1 hr and 30 minutes
Ingredients
4 - 6

Ingredients

  • Carrot shredded : 1.5 Kgs
  • Full Fat Milk : 1.5 litres
  • Ghee : 4 tbsp
  • Sugar : 3/4 cup
  • Khoya : 1/2 cup
  • Dryfruits (Cashew, almonds, pistachio) : 2 tbsp

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a wok and roast shredded carrots for 10 minutes on low to medium heat till carrots become little soft.
  • Add milk, mix nicely and let it come to a boil.
  • Now let the milk simmer till it is reduced to almost 75% stirring occasionally on low to medium heat
  • Add sugar and mix well. Let the milk simmer again, stirring constantly.
  • When the milk is reduced further and mixture becomes slightly thick add grated khoya and dry fruits (keep little dryfruits aside for garnishing later) and let it simmer again, stirring constantly.
  • When all the milk is absorbed by the mixture and halwa becomes dry add 2 tbsp ghee and mix nicely. Roast for few minutes, this will add taste and shine to the halwa giving it bright red colour.
  • Gajar ka halwa is ready. Garnish with dryfruits and grated khoya. Serve hot.