How to make Gajrela -
This mithai is a winter speciality from Punjab is a delicious halwa made with carrots.
This recipe has featured on the show Khanakhazana.
Main Ingredients : Carrots (गाजर), Milk (दूध)
Cuisine : Punjabi
Course : Desserts
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Gajrela Recipe Card
Gajrela or gajar ka halwa! Just the name brings back great childhood memories and a big smile on my face. Served piping hot this halwa is perfect for cold winters. Grated carrots cooked in ghee, khoya, milk, dried fruits and cardamom.
Prep Time : 21-25 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Sweet
Ingredients for Gajrela Recipe
Carrots 8-10 medium
Milk 1 cup
Pure ghee 4 tablespoons
Cashewnuts chopped 8-10
Raisins 2 tablespoon
Sugar 1 cup
Milk solids (khoya) grated 1 cup
Green cardamom powder 1/2 teaspoon
Method
Step 1
Heat three tablespoons ghee in a thick-bottomed pan, add carrots and sauté for three to four minutes.
Step 2
Add milk and cook on medium heat for six to seven minutes or until the milk evaporates and carrot is cooked.
Step 3
Meanwhile heat remaining ghee in a separate pan and shallow fry cashewnuts and raisins till cashewnuts turn golden brown. Drain and set aside.
Step 4
Add sugar to cooked carrots and cook, stirring continuously, for two to three minutes or till the sugar melts.
Step 5
Add khoya and green cardamom powder. Stir and cook for three to four minutes.
Step 6
Add cashewnuts and raisins and continue to cook for two minutes more. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 1572 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 48.4 gm
Protein : 226.6 gm
Fat : 74 gm
Other : Calcium-1776.7
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