Carrot Halwa

Carrot Halwa is one of the easiest Indian dessert which could be made with just 3 main ingredients which are commonly available at home. My kids love this  and I often make this halwa as it is healthy too. With no further delay we will go to the recipe.

Category: Indian Dessert

Serves : 4

Ingredients:

1. Grated Carrot - 2 cups
2. Milk -1 cup
3. Sugar - 1/4 cup
4. Cardamom - 2
5. Chopped cashew and almonds - 2 tbsp
6. Ghee -1.5 tbsp

Recipe:

• In a kadai/pan heat 1 tbsp ghee.
• Add grated carrot to it.
• Saute for 5 minutes until it turns to a nice orange colour.
• Add 1 cup milk to it.
• Simmer and cook for 30 minutes or until the milk fully evaporates.
• Add sugar and cardamom to the mixture.
• The sugar completely melts and it starts leaving the sides.
• Switch off the flame and add chopped nuts fried in ghee . 

Step by step recipe with pictures:

• Add 1 tbsp ghee in a kadai/pan.
  

• Add grated carrot and saute it for around 5 minutes.
  

• Add milk.
  

• Simmer it and cook for around 30 minutes or until the milk completely evaporates.
  

• Add sugar.
  

• Add cardamom and switch of the stove when the mixture becomes thickened and doesn't stick to the sides.
  

• In a small pan add 1/2 tbsp ghee.
  

• Add 2 tbsp chopped almonds and cashew.
  

• Roast the nuts in ghee and add it to the carrot halwa.
  

Tasty and healthy carrot halwa is ready.

Notes:

• Raisins could be added ,but I generally prefer almonds and cashew in my carrot halwa.
• I always go for healthier option , but adding extra ghee enhances the taste. It is purely optional.
• The sweetness of this recipe is based on my taste level. You could add more sugar if you want.