Gajar Ka Halwa
Gajar ka halwa is a rich and aromatic Indian dessert made with grated carrots, milk, and ghee, flavoured with cardamom and garnished with nuts.
Instructions
- Start by adding the butter to a pan and melt it over low to medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the chopped carrots to the pan and sauté them for a few minutes until they start to soften and lightly caramelise.
- Next, pour in the milk, stirring to combine, and cover the pan. Allow the mixture to cook on low heat for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and to ensure even cooking.
- Once the carrots are tender, use a masher to mash them into a smooth consistency.
- Add the sugar to the pan and cook the mixture until most of the milk has evaporated, leaving behind a thicker, caramelised texture.
- Finally, add the dried fruits (pistachios and almonds) and continue cooking until any remaining moisture has dried up, creating a rich, flavourful mixture. Keep stirring to prevent sticking.
- Once done, your dish is ready to serve.
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Notes
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 443kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 11gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 351mgPotassium: 1190mgFibre: 7gSugar: 49gVitamin A: 42495IUVitamin C: 15mgVitamin D: 3µgCalcium: 403mgIron: 1mg
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