Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Carrot Halwa, a classic Indian dessert made from fresh carrots, creamy milk, and aromatic spices. Perfect for any celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 medium carrots, grated
- 2 cups full-fat milk
- ½ cup sugar (or jaggery)
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 3 tbsp ghee (or unsalted butter)
- Chopped nuts (cashews and almonds)
- ½ cup soaked sultanas (raisins)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the carrots, then grate them finely.
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, melt ghee over medium heat and add grated carrots with milk.
- Simmer the mixture for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- Stir in sugar and cardamom powder until well combined.
- Add chopped nuts and soaked raisins; cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: - Toast the nuts before mixing them in for enhanced flavor. - Substitute whole milk with almond or coconut milk for a dairy-free option. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.