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Carrot Halwa
Carrot halwa gajar ka halwa creates a sweet pudding served warm, featuring simmered carrots, milk, sugar, and aromatic cardamom for traditional Indian dessert experience. This beloved preparation transforms humble carrots into luxurious dessert through slow cooking that concentrates flavors and creates creamy texture. The warm serving enhances the aromatic qualities while cardamom adds distinctive Indian flavor that sets this dessert apart. This sweet pudding represents comfort food at its finest with rich, satisfying flavors that appeal to all family members. The traditional preparation method ensures authentic taste that honors generations of Indian dessert-making expertise and cultural heritage.
Served warm, gajar ka halwa (carrot halwa) is a sweet pudding of simmered carrots, milk, sugar, and cardamom. There are several types of halwa in South Asia and this carrot halwa is especially popular during both Diwali and Eid.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients
8 cups shredded carrots
8 cups whole milk
1 cup sugar
24 green cardamom pods or 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup dry- roasted pistachio nuts
Directions
Combine carrots, milk, and sugar in a 6- to 8-qt. Dutch oven; bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, about 1 hour.
Meanwhile, use a mortar and pestle or a rolling pin to break open cardamom pods. Coarsely crush seeds, discarding the shells. (If using ground cardamom, skip this step.)
Heat oil in a very large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook half of cardamom until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add carrot mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until thick and jammy, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir in remaining cardamom. Sprinkle with almonds and pistachios just before serving. (Chill in an airtight container up to 5 days; freeze up to 3 months.)
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 288 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 34g | Carbs |
| 7g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 288 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 19% |
| Cholesterol 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium 142mg | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
| Total Sugars 29g | |
| Protein 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin C 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium 225mg | 17% |
| Iron 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium 504mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
