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Gajar Halwa

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Classic Gajar Halwa served with nuts and silver varq
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Classic
Gajar Halwa
Recipe: Easy And Indulgent Indian Dessert

35 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
10
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
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Gajar Halwa, also known as carrot halwa, is a traditional North Indian dessert made with freshly grated carrots, milk, khoya, sugar, and ghee. The halwa is slow-cooked to enhance its richness, then garnished with dry fruits and a touch of silver varq. It is widely enjoyed during winter months and is a festive favourite for celebrations like Diwali and Holi.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
4 mediumCarrots (grated)
1 ½ tablespoonsPure ghee
1 cupMilk
½ cupMawa (khoya) (grated)
⅓ cupSugar
⅛ teaspoonGreen cardamom powder
3Almonds, (blanched and sliced)
6–8Raisins
3–4Cashew nuts, (chopped)
1 small sheetSilver varq, (optional, for decoration)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare Carrots

Peel, wash, and grate the carrots finely. This ensures even cooking. Blanch almonds in hot water for 5 minutes, peel and slice them. Wash raisins and pat them dry. Chop cashews for garnishing.

 

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Sauté Carrots in Ghee

Heat the ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add the grated carrots and sauté on medium heat for 5 minutes. This step enhances the flavour and removes rawness from the carrots.

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Cook with Milk

Pour in milk and add cardamom powder. Stir and cook until the milk reduces and the carrots soften completely. This slow cooking gives the halwa its classic taste.

 

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Add Khoya and Sugar

Mix in the grated khoya and sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar melts and blends well. Cook until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.

 

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Garnish and Serve

Switch off the heat. Garnish with sliced almonds, raisins, and chopped cashews. Decorate with silver varq. Serve warm or at room temperature.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Prepare Carrots
10 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Sauté Carrots in Ghee
5 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Cook with Milk
10 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Add Khoya and Sugar
7 Minutes
Step 5
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
3 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Serve gajar halwa in a small katori or dessert bowl, topped with nuts and silver varq

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Pairing Instructions

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Present alongside a cup of masala chai for a festive serving idea.

 

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Garnishing Instructions

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Always finish with a mix of almonds, raisins, cashews and other dry fruits for texture.

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