Carrot Halwa Recipe (Traditional Gajar Ka Halwa)
Carrot halwa also known as Gajar Ka Halwa is a popular Indian sweet also known as carrot pudding made using carrots, sugar, ghee and fried nuts. Festive occasions like Diwali or any special occasions is not fulfilled without this wonderful sweet. Carrot halwa with condensed milk makes best tasting carrot halwa. This halwa taste amazing when served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Equipment
Heavy Bottom Pan
Grater
Ingredients
- ½ cup Ghee
- 3 tablespoon Cashews
- 3 tablespoon Golden Raisins (kishmish | sultanas)
- 6 large Carrots grated finely
- 3 cups Milk (750 ml)
- ½ cup Sugar
- 4 tablespoon Sweetened Condensed Milk
- ½ teaspoon Cardamom powder
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoon ghee in a kadai. Add in cashews and fry till light golden, add in raisins and fry for few seconds. Strain the dried fruits and nuts and set aside.
- Now in the leftover ghee, Add in grated carrot and fry for 5 mins. Pour in milk and bring that to boil.
- Simmer the flame and cover it with a lid. Let this cook for 15 mins until the carrot is cooked through and milk is evaporated.
- Now add in sugar and condensed milk and mix well. Add ghee little at a time and mix well. Cook this whole thing for 10 mins till the mix leaves the sides.
- Add in cardamom powder and fried nuts and mix well.
- Switch off the flame and serve hot or cold.
Video
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Carrot Halwa Recipe (Traditional Gajar Ka Halwa)
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
294
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
63
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
43
mg
14
%
Sodium
86
mg
4
%
Potassium
416
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
33
g
11
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
28
g
31
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
9196
IU
184
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
164
mg
16
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.