Carrot Kheer Recipe (Gajar Kheer)
Carrot Kheer recipe is a simple Indian style dessert also known as carrot payasam or gajar kheer made by boiling the grated carrots in milk and then adding sugar and condensed milk to it. It is usually served after meals and can be eaten warm or cold. Carrot Kheer Recipe with step by step pictures. This carrot payasam recipe is an easy and delicious Indian dessert perfect for the summer. The grated carrots are sauted and cooked in milk till the kheer is thick and creamy.
Equipment
Cooking pot
Blender
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Ghee
- 3 large Carrot grated (Around 3 cups)
- 1 litre Milk
- ½ cup Sugar or to taste
- ½ cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
- ¼ teaspoon Saffron
- 3 tablespoon Sultanas (Golden Raisins)
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Cardamom
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
For Soaking & Grinding
- 15 no Cashews
- ¼ cup Warm Milk
Instructions
- Soak Cashews in warm milk for 15 minutes. Take it in a blender and grind to a smooth fine puree. set aside.
- Heat ghee in a pot. Add in carrots and saute for 5 minutes. Pour in milk and mix well. Cook this for 15 minutes stirring often.
- Add in sugar, saffron, raisins, cashew paste and mix well. Cook this for 10 more minutes. It will thicken the kheer.
- Now finally add in the condensed milk, cardamom, salt and mix well. Cook for couple more minutes until it gets creamy.
- Turn off heat and allow it to cool. Serve hot, warm or cold as per your liking.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Carrot Kheer Recipe (Gajar Kheer)
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
328
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
43
mg
14
%
Sodium
175
mg
8
%
Potassium
501
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
43
g
14
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
41
g
46
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
6377
IU
128
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
310
mg
31
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.