Wednesday, December 19, 2012

From Agrigold's Dairy Diary - Gajar/Carrots Halwa


This North Indian winter delicacy is popular all through India. If you want to treat your family with Gajar Halwa, it is best to buy the red Delhi carrots; you may also make it with other carrots.

Ingredients

Delhi carrots (or regular ones)(grated) – 1 kg
AgriGold Pasteurised Whole Milk – 1 litre
Cardamom seeds- 1 tsp
Water – 1 cup
AgriGold Ghee – 2-4 tbsp (depends on how rich you want it)
Raisins (soaked in water) – 2 tbsp
Cashew and almonds (shredded) – 3 tbsp
Sugar – 200-250 gm


Method

  • Boil water. Add grated carrots. Cook for about 5 minutes
  • Now add the milk. Cook for an hour over low flame and keep stirring continuously
  • Add sugar and cook till you get the right consistency for the halwa
  • Add ghee and cook for few more minutes
  • Put the nuts, raisins and cardamom in at this point. Remove from heat

Serve hot


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