Gajar Ka Halwa: Traditional Recipe For Winter Indulgence

By Tarishi Shrivastava

November 14, 2024

Gajar ka Halwa, the classic Indian dessert, is the perfect winter warmer with grated carrots, milk and ghee slow-cooked to perfection. This dessert is a favourite during festivals and family get-togethers, it has the right balance of sweetness and texture with ghee and nuts. Here is how to make it.

Ingredients

1 kg grated red carrots (gajar) 1 litre full-cream milk 200 g sugar 4 tbsp ghee   ½ tsp cardamom powder Chopped cashews, almonds, and pistachios (according to your need) 100 g khoya (optional, for extra richness)

Step 1

In a heavy-bottomed pan, add grated carrots and milk. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the milk reduces and thickens, stir occasionally.

Step 2

Once the milk has evaporated, add ghee and sugar. Let it boil and stir continuously until the mixture becomes soft, thick and glossy.

Step 3

Add cardamom powder for aroma and khoya for extra richness, and stir well.

Step 4

Add chopped nuts, and save some for garnish. Cook for a minute or two.

Step 5

Garnish with remaining nuts and serve