A 5-step recipe on how to make Gajar ka Halwa
Recipe to make one of the healthiest (and tastiest) desserts in Indian cuisine
| PREP TIME | 20 m |
|---|---|
| COOK TIME | 15m |
| SERVES | 2 |
1kg fresh grated carrot
250gm sugar
200ml ghee
200gm milk powder/mawa
20gm cardamom powder
80gm pistachio nuts
10gm almonds
1. Heat ghee on a pan, and add grated carrot, cardamom powder till the carrot turns tender. Sauté on a low flame to prevent the mixture from sticking to the pan.
2. Add milk powder/mawa.
3. Add sugar to caramelise the mixture. Cook till the mix turns bright orange, and keep it aside to cool down.
4. Garnish with chopped almonds and pistachios.
5. Transfer into a serving bowl.
Note: Milk powder or mawa (reduced milk solids), is often added to increase the shelf life (2 to 3 days) of the dessert.
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