Gajar Ka Halwa with Purti Vanaspati
05 Apr 2024
Gajar Ka Halwa Ingredients: - 2 cups peeled and grated Carrot - 1½ cups (375 ml) full fat Milk - 2½ tablespoons vanaspati - 1/4 cup Sugar - 5 Cashew nuts, chopped - 5 Almonds, sliced - 8...
Gajar Ka Halwa
Ingredients:
- - 2 cups peeled and grated Carrot
- 1½ cups (375 ml) full fat Milk
- 2½ tablespoons vanaspati
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 5 Cashew nuts, chopped
- 5 Almonds, sliced
- 8 Raisins
- 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
Instructions:
Step 1: Heat Purti Vanaspati in non-stick pan or heavy based pan over medium flame.
Step 2: Add grated carrots and roast them for 3-4 minutes while mixing continuously.
Step 3: Pour milk over ghee roasted carrots and stir to mix well. Bring it to boil over medium flame.
Step 4: When it starts to boil, reduce flame to low and cook until almost milk is absorbed and mixture starts to thicken. It will take approx. 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally in between to prevent sticking.
Step 5: Cook until all milk is absorbed and mixture turns thick for approx. 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally in between.
Step 6: Add sugar, chopped cashew nuts and raisins, mix well. Stir and cook until sugar is dissolved; approx. 3-4 minutes.
Step 7: Add cardamom powder, mix properly and turn off the flame.
Step 8: Transfer it to a serving bowl and garnish with sliced almonds.