Description
A North Indian winter specialty slowly simmering grated carrots with milk, Ghee, and sugar until moisture evaporates, topped with nuts.
Restaurants serving Gajar Ka Halwa
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Carrots
- Milk
- Sugar
- Ghee
- Almonds
- Cashew nuts
- Cardamom
Instructions
- Grate carrots finely.
- Heat Ghee, fry carrots, add milk, and simmer slowly on low until moisture evaporates.
- Add sugar and cardamom, knead further, scatter crushed nuts to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Cardamom
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Sweet potatoes (delicious even if made with potatoes instead of carrots)
Pairing
Masala Chai、Vanilla ice cream
Trivia
[Trend] A soul food heralding the harsh North Indian winter. Absolutely essential for weddings and winter parties, its vibrant orange is highly photogenic.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Serve cold vanilla ice cream beside warm Halwa, enjoying the temperature contrast while eating!
Allergen
Dairy, Tree nuts