Saturday, August 9, 2008

Gajar Ka Halwa

Ingredients:
  • Carrots - 1 kg
  • Milk - 1 litre
  • Cardamom seeds - 1 teaspoon
  • Water - 3/4 cup
  • Ghee - 3 tablespoons
  • Khoya - grated 60 gm
  • Raisins - 2 tablespoons
  • Almonds - 2 tablespoons
  • Pistachios - 2 tablespoons
  • Sugar - 450 grams
How To Make:
  • Wash and grate the carrots
  • Soak the raisins in water for 30 minutes.
  • Blanch and shred the nuts.
  • Put the water to boil, when it starts boiling add the grated carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the milk. Cook on a low flame for 1 hour stirring occasionally.
  • Add sugar, mix well and cook till the sugar has dissolved and all the milk has been absorbed.
  • Add ghee and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the slightly crushed cardamoms and the raisins. Mix well.
  • Remove the gajjar halwa from heat, mix in the khoya and arrange in a serving dish.
  • Garnish with almonds and pistachios.
  • Serve cold, hot or at room temperature.