Carrot Pudding (Gajar Ka Halwa)

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About Carrot Pudding (Gajar Ka Halwa)

Carrot Pudding, known as Gajar Ka Halwa, is a popular Indian dessert made with grated carrots, milk, sugar, and ghee.
The carrots are slow-cooked in milk until soft, then sweetened with sugar and enriched with ghee, cardamom, and garnished with nuts.
This rich and aromatic dessert is perfect for festive occasions or as a comforting treat, served warm or at room temperature.
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Recipe Time & More

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Served AsDinnerLunch
Recipe TasteSweet
Calories 930 kcal
Servings 2

Ingredients
 

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Instructions
 

  • Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker; add the carrots and sauté on a medium flame for 4-5 mins, while stirring continuously.
  • Add the milk, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
  • Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  • Transfer into a broad non-stick pan, add the sugar, mix well and cook on a high flame for 5-7 mins, while stirring continuously.
  • Add the khoya, mix well and cook for more 2-3 mins, while stirring continuously.
  • Add the raisins, almonds, cashews and cardamom powder and cook for another 1-2 mins.
  • Serve hot or warm. 
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Recipe Nutrition

Calories: 930kcal | Carbohydrates: 134g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 452mg | Potassium: 1340mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 84g | Vitamin A: 53868IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 719mg | Iron: 2mg

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