Gajar Halwa is one of most popular sub-continental deserts. This is a very healthy and delicious dish reason why people always prefer to have it during festivals and special occasions. Traditionally the dish supposed to be made of Carrot (Gajar) with Milk fudge, however there are many variations available these days.
Health Benefits:
The carrots are herbaceous plant containing about 87% of water. They are versatile vegetable with excellent source of vitamins (B,C,D,E) and rich in mineral salts. Carrots also contain high source of Beta carotene which the body converts into vitamin A. It also helps to lowers the Cholesterol level and regular consumption of carrot helps to reduce the risk of Stroke, Heart Diseases, Diabetes and also improves Eye Sight.
Ingredients:
· Carrot (Grated) – 2 Cup
· Milk – 3 Cup
· Sugar – 1 Cup
· Condensed Milk – 3 tbsp
· Khoya (Mashed)– ¼ Cup
· Cashew Nut – 20 gms
· Raisin – 10 gms
· Cardamom Powder (Elaichi) – 2 tsp
· Ghee / Clarified Butter – 2 tbsp
Preparation Method:
Ø Take the grated Carrots and squeezed water out of them; keep aside.
Ø Heat Ghee in a Pan; Fry Cashew Nuts, Raisins and keep aside for garnishing.
Ø In the same Pan add the squeezed Carrot and fry for 2-3 mins in medium flame so that it’s raw smell goes off.
Ø Then add Milk & Sugar with the Carrot and cook around 25 -30 mins in a low flame till it achieves a thick consistency. While cooking keep on stirring occasionally so that the mixture does not stick to the Pan.
Ø Finally add Mashed Khoya, Condensed Milk, Cardamom Powder and Mix well; Cook around 5 mins; Then let it be cool.
Ø Now the “Gajar Halwa” is ready. Garnish with fried Cashew Nuts and Raisin.
Gajar Halwa is served hot or cold. To get a good flavor you may add Vanilla Ice cream in it.
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