Description
Carrot Halwa is a decadent Indian dessert that transforms simple carrots into a rich, sweet delight. Perfect for celebrations or cozy nights, each bite is a taste of nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium-sized fresh carrots
- 4 tablespoons ghee (or unsalted butter)
- 4 cups full-fat milk (or condensed milk)
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds/cashews)
- 1/4 cup raisins
- Saffron strands (optional)
Instructions
- Grate the carrots and gather all ingredients.
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat ghee over medium heat. Add grated carrots and sauté for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the milk and add sugar. Simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in cardamom powder, nuts, and raisins. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- If using saffron, mix it in now. Serve warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg