CARROT HALWA

Carrot Halwa

Carrot halwa is the favorite halwa of many and of course I too like it. This is a simple Indian dessert which can be made in very little time. Many variation can be made in the preparation of this delicious dessert. Khoya, grated paneer, Cashew powder, evaporated milk can be used to enhance the taste. As a child I used to see my aunt doing this but now I made this with my own variations.

INGREDIENTS

• Grated carrots                3 cups
• sugar                              2 cups
• whole milk                     3 cups
• ghee                              1/4 cup
• dry fruits of our choice  3 Tsp
• cardamom powder         1/8 tsp
• saffron a pinch soaked in milk

DIRECTIONS
First add two table spoons of ghee in a non stick pan. Now add the grated carrot to it . Fry until the raw flavor disappears and the carrot slightly changes its color. Add the milk to the carrot and stir occasionally and see that the mixture do not stick to the bottom. Let all the milk evaporate and the process may takes about 20 minutes. Now add the sugar and continue stirring till all the mixture thickens.Now add the remaining ghee and on a medium flame let the halwa cook for another 7-8 minutes. Finally add the saffron milk ,cardamom powder and nuts fried in ghee.Here I used cashews ,walnuts,badam,raisins.
TIPS

• To have the halwa done quickly replace milk with khoya and 2% milk.
• Can also use evaporated milk and 2%milk for a different taste.
• The more u use milk the less u can use ghee.
• Taste this with vanilla ice-cream for a different twirl.
• Carrot itself has a great color so u can avoid saffron.