Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)
April 26th, 2007 filed under DessertsGajar (Carrot) Halwa is a traditional Punjabi dish made with carrots and milk. Gajar Halwa is delicious warm or cold.
Serves 4.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of shredded carrots
- 2 cups of milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 6 chopped roasted cashew nuts (To garnish)
Method
Roast the cashew nuts and set aside for the garnish.
Boil the milk on medium-high heat in a non-stick pan until it is reduced to about to 1 cup. Keep stirring the milk often so the milk does not burn. Set aside.
Melt the butter in a frying pan on medium heat. Add the shredded carrots and stir-fry for about seven to eight minutes. The carrots should be tender and slightly changed in color. Add the milk and cook until the milk dries. This will take about eight to ten minutes. Next add the sugar and stir-fry for another three to four minutes until the halwa starts to leave the side of frying pan. Garnish with cashew nuts.
Tips
Gajar Halwa can be refrigerated for up to one week and kept in the freezer for up to two months. When ready to serve just warm.
Suggestion
Cook the halwa a little more and pour on a greased plate. Spread the halwa until it is flat and 3/4 inch thick. After the halwa cools, cut in squares. Garnish with cashew nuts or sliced almonds.
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August 23rd, 2008 at 4:27 am
Dear Aunty,
My wife has gone to India for two months and I am on my own. You excellent recipies have made a nice ook out of me. Tomorrow is Krishna Janamashtami and I am going to try this Gajar Ka Halwa for Prasad. Thanks a lot for making my life easier.
Regards,
Abhay
July 28th, 2008 at 11:56 am
Hi Parul, you can use half n half about 1 cup, I dont like to use it because halwa becomes very creamy for my taste.
July 24th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Auntyji,i hv tried ur recipe n halwa came out yummy..i liked that u fried carrirts first instead of adding milk firts,i think dta makes the difference.Now,i hv aquestion,can i use half and half instead of reducing mik?if yes,then how much half n half milk shud i use?
July 21st, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Oh my goodness. This makes this dish so simple and absolutely delicious! I’ve made this several times and it just gets better everytime. Like Caren I’ve added raisins, but I brown them and the cashews in some ghee and they are really good.
Also I sprinkle a little kewra water over the top after I take it from the heat. It really purfumes it well and I like the addition. Anybody else do this?
Thank you so much Manjulaji.
July 17th, 2008 at 6:49 am
Hi Manjula
I made this today, it turned out great! I changed a couple of things. After reducing the milk for a while I added the sugar and the cardamom powder and kept boiling the milk for a couple of minutes for and thus so incorporating the cardamom & sugar into the milk. I also added a handful of raisins when I added the milk to carrots. Great Website Thanks!
June 20th, 2008 at 10:47 am
I made it yest nite n it turned out v yummy
June 4th, 2008 at 5:55 am
Dear manjula
mmmmmmmm…delicious!!! pity v r in office..mouthwatering..reallly excellent some of ur dishes i tried….
April 16th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Dear Manjulaji,
Thank you for serving the community.
You are doing a great favor that most parents can not ever do. (us)
Yes most of us are un aware of the great recipes.
Thank you again’
Surendra Parikshak
March 31st, 2008 at 9:25 am
your recipies come out really excellent as I’ve tried all pls don’t stop just keep giving as I feel they all are easy available & delicious .
thanks a lot
March 31st, 2008 at 8:40 am
hello manjula ji….tried carrot halwa….just cant wait praising u…its the best item i have ever prepared…thank u so much…awesome taste i must say…very easy to make…it tempts me to make the nxt week too..hats off to ur hardwork….
March 19th, 2008 at 11:18 am
Hi,
ur way of expaining is very nice.I feel like trying the recipe immediately…..
Thanks