
Carrot Halwa Recipe
Carrot halwa recipe represents one of India's most beloved traditional desserts, transforming fresh carrots into a rich, creamy sweet that's both easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious. This classic gajar halwa combines grated carrots with milk, sugar, and aromatic spices to create a warming dessert perfect for cold weather celebrations. The slow-cooking process allows carrots to absorb milk and spices, developing deep, complex flavors that improve with time. Perfect for festivals, family gatherings, or whenever you crave authentic Indian sweets, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. The vibrant orange color and luxurious texture make it visually appealing while the natural sweetness from carrots provides satisfying indulgence. Garnished with nuts and served warm, this timeless dessert connects generations through shared culinary traditions.

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Ingredients
1 cup ghee (clarified butter)
2 cups grated carrots
1 ½ cups milk
1 ½ cups water
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup raisins
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
Directions
Melt ghee in a saucepan over medium heat. Add carrots; cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Add milk and bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium.
Combine water and sugar in a bowl; stir to dissolve. Add to the saucepan with the carrots. Stir in raisins and cardamom. Cook and stir until raisins are plumped and mixture is thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
Cook’s Note:
Substitute any other dried fruit you prefer for the raisins.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
284 | Calories |
18g | Fat |
32g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 284 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 18g | 23% |
Saturated Fat 11g | 55% |
Cholesterol 46mg | 15% |
Sodium 15mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate 32g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 31g | |
Protein 1g | 3% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 43mg | 3% |
Iron 0mg | 1% |
Potassium 104mg | 2% |
* 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.