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carrot halwa

Carrot Halwa

Revathi Palani
Carrot Halwa is a simple and delicious Indian sweet made by cooking carrots in milk and flavoring with cardamom. It turns out naturally rich and creamy.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp Ghee + 1 Tbsp
  • 15 Cashews
  • 15 Raisin
  • 2 Cups Finely Grated Carrot (tightly packed)
  • 1 ½ Cups Whole Milk
  • 1 large pinch Cardamom Powder
  • ¼ Cup Condensed Milk
  • ¼ Cup Sugar (adjust per taste)
  • a very tiny pinch Salt
  • Pistachios - For garnish

Instructions
 

  • First heat 2 tsp of ghee in a large heavy bottom / non-stick pan. Add the cashews and raisins and fry until the cashews are golden brown and raisin puff up. Remove the cashews and raisins and keep aside.
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  • To the same pan, with the remaining ghee, add the finely grate carrots. Saute for about 2 mins until they turn slightly pale in color.
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  • Add the milk to the pan and mix well. Stir occasionally and leave it to cook in medium flame.
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  • Once the carrot is almost cooked and the mixture has thickened (i.e.) the milk has almost evaporated, add the cardamom powder and give a quick stir. Immediately add the condensed milk and mix well. Let the mixture continue to cook until it is completely dry.
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  • Add the sugar, salt at this stage and mix well. Keep stirring continuously until the mixture reaches halwa consistency. Add the cashews, raisins and mix well. Turn off the flame.
    <br><br><img src="//revisfoodography.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/chalwa-11.jpg" alt="halwa" width="48%" />&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="//revisfoodography.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/chalwa-12.jpg" alt="halwa" width="48%" /><br><br><img src="//revisfoodography.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/chalwa-13.jpg" alt="halwa" width="48%" />&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="//revisfoodography.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/chalwa-14.jpg" alt="halwa" width="48%" />
  • Add the remaining 1 Tbsp ghee and mix well.
    <br><br><img src="//revisfoodography.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/chalwa-15.jpg" alt="halwa" width="48%" />&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="//revisfoodography.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/chalwa-16.jpg" alt="halwa" width="48%" />
  • Serve hot or chilled.

    <br><img src="//revisfoodography.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/carrot-halwa-1.jpg" alt="carrot halwa" width="100%" />&nbsp;<img src="//revisfoodography.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/carrot-halwa-2.jpg" alt="carrot halwa" width="100%" />&nbsp;<img src="//revisfoodography.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/carrot-halwa-3.jpg" alt="carrot halwa" width="100%" />&nbsp;<img src="//revisfoodography.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/carrot-halwa-4.jpg" alt="carrot halwa" width="100%" />

Notes | FAQ

- Condensed milk will give an added richness and flavor to the halwa. You can skip it, however, it is highly recommended to add.
- Condensed milk is already sweet. So adjust the quantity of sugar accordingly.
- The whole cooking process should take place in medium flame.
- Vegans can use a flavorless oil instead of ghee, skip the condensed milk and use a non dairy milk.