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Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)… a North Indian Sweet Dish

February 16, 2012 / / / Print /

 

 
It was ‘celebration time’ in our householdyesterdaywhen J got the admission offer from the prestigious Indian School of Business. Such occasions call for a sweet treat and the first thing that came to my mind was Gajar Ka Halwa….a sweet dish made of grated carrots cooked in milk. Having a bowl of warm Gajar ka halwa……yummmmmmm.
The recipe I am sharing with you was obtained from one of ouracquaintanceslong back. I use a non stick pan to cook this dish to reduce the content of butter/ ghee.
 

 
Gajar Ka Halwa

Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)... a North Indian Sweet Dish

It was 'celebration time' in our householdyesterdaywhen J got the admission offer from the prestigious Indian School of Business. Such occasions call for a sweet treat and the first thing that came to my mind was Gajar Ka Halwa....a sweet dish made of grated carrots cooked in milk. Having a bowl of
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Ingredients
  

  • 500 gms Carrots
  • 500 ml Milk
  • 3 - 4 tablespoons Milkmaid
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Ghee butter /
  • handful dry fruits - a

Instructions
 

  • Fry the dry fruits in a teaspoon of ghee/butter till golden brown. Keep aside.
  • In a pan, heat the carrots along with milk and let it cook on low heat till the milk is absorbed.
  • Add the milkmaid and sugar and stir well till well blended.
  • Add the ghee/ butter and cook for a couple of minutes more.
  • Switch off the heat, garnish with dry fruits and serve warm.

Notes

Note
You can add or reduce the quantity of sugar to suit your liking.
 
 

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