Carrot Halwa / Gajar Ka Halwa

 

Dussera celebrations are over. Enjoyed Ravan Dahan and chantings of Rama. But still not able to come out of the mood of making sweets.May be, I am already getting ready for DIWALI.

Carrot Halwa is one of my favourite sweets. We can call it 'Any Occasion Sweet'. Because, be it a festival, party or get-together , we can make this as a dessert and can impress our guests.

 I am not a big fan of sweets but I tasted Carrot Halwa first time when my Mom's sister made this for us. I liked it and learnt this recipe from her. She gave me a simple tip to remember the proportion for this recipe 3:2:1. Let's see how.

Ingredients

3 cups Grated Carrot

2 cups of Milk

1 cup Sugar ( + 2-3 tablespoons if you want more sweetness )

1/4 cup Ghee

pinch of Cardamom Powder

10-15 Cashews

10-15 Almonds

1. Grate Carrot. Heat a heavy bottomed pan, saute grated carrot for 5-8 mins or till the raw smell goes off. Transfer this into another bowl.

2. Boil milk in the same heavy bottomed pan . Add grated carrot to milk.

3. When bubbles appear in milk, give a stir from the bottom of the pan. Stir it continously, take care not to burn Halwa at the bottom of the pan. Add Cardamom Powder after milk completely evaporates.

4. Now add Sugar,mix it well. When Sugar melts completely add 1/2 of Ghee (1/8 cup ). Stir continously. Let the whole thing come close. Remove the pan from stove.

5. In a small pan, heat remaining Ghee and fry Cashews and Almonds till golden brown. Add all this to Halwa.

6. Make this all time favorite, 'All Occasion Sweet' anytime at home and Enjoy :) . Remember 3:2:1 Carrot : Milk : Sugar ratio.