Carrot Halwa

Carrot Halwa or Gajar ka halwa as it is known in Hindi is a very popular Indian dessert made with carrots. It is a very simple and delicious dessert and can be done in a few minutes time. North Indian style of making carrot halwa is almost the same, but has more nuts and khoya is added to it

INGREDIENTS:

• Carrots -250 grams (1/4 kg)
• Milk -3/4 cup (boiled)
• Sugar - 1/4 cup
• Cashew nuts -5-6
• Raisins 6-8
• Cardamom -3
• Ghee -2 tbsp

METHOD:

1. Heat a tsp of ghee and fry the carrots a little.
2. Add milk to it and cook on medium flame until all the milk evaporates.
3. Add sugar, remaining ghee and cook on low heat until it leaves the sides of the pan.
4. Mix cardamom powder and garnish with cashew nuts and raisins.
5. It can be taken either hot,cold or at room temperature.