Punjabi-Style Gajrela For A Traditional Winter Dessert

By Garima Johar

December 6, 2024

Gajrela, also known as Gajar ka Halwa, is a beloved Punjabi dessert that's as comforting as it is delicious. The best part about the winter staple is that you can make it at home with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

1 kg carrots 1 litre milk 250 grams sugar 100 grams ghee 1 teaspoon cardamom powder 25 grams cashews 25 grams almonds 25 grams raisins

Step 1

Heat some ghee, grate the carrots and saute them till soft.

Step 2

Pour in the milk and let it boil. Let it simmer till the milk thickens.

Step 3

Add sugar and cardamom powder. Stir well till the sugar dissolves.

Step 4

Once the milk is thickened, garnish the halwa with chopped almonds, cashews, and raisins.

Step 5

Serve the gajrela warm or chilled as per your liking.