Gajar Halwa

Grated carrots, khoya, sugar, ghee and nuts cooked together to make this delicious Indian sweet dish.popularly known as gajar ka halwa makes its presence in most special occasions like festivals, celebrations and parties. It is one of the classic Indian sweets that would not fail to impress anyone. Rich, perfectly balanced, fudge-y and so so inviting! This recipe has featured on the show Khanakhazana.

By Sanjeev Kapoor 08 Mar 2019 in Recipes Course

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Main Ingredients	Carrots, Ghee
Cuisine	Indian
Course	Desserts
Prep Time	11-15 minutes
Cook time	31-40 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Sweet
Level of Cooking	Moderate
Others	Veg

Ingredients list for Gajar Halwa

8-10 medium Carrots
3 tablespoons Ghee
1/4 teaspoon Green cardamom powder
3/4 cup Sugar
5-6 Almonds sliced
5-6 Cashewnuts
10-15 Raisins
1 cup Khoya/mawa grated
5-6 cup Pistachios chopped

Method

Place the grated carrots in a microwave proof bowl. Add ghee and mix. Add green cardamom powder and mix. Cook in the microwave on HIGH for five minutes.
Add sugar and mix. Cook in the microwave on HIGH for two minutes.
Add almonds, cashewnuts, raisins and khoya (keeping aside some khoya for garnish) and mix. Cook in the microwave for two to two and a half minutes.
Garnish with the reserved khoya and pistachios and serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Info

Calories	2317
Carbohydrates	295.8
Protein	48.3
Fat	104.2
Other Fiber	Fiber- 35.2gm

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