Carrot Halwa

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Served warm, gajar ka halwa (carrot halwa) is a sweet pudding of simmered carrots, milk, sugar, and cardamom. There are several types of halwa in South Asia and this carrot halwa is especially popular during both Diwali and Eid.

By
Nosheen Babar
Nosheen Babar
Nosheen Babar
Nosheen is of Pakistani origin and is a self trained home cook living in a small town on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Always fond of cooking, Nosheen learned the basics of Pakistani cooking from her mother and grandmother at an early age.
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Updated on October 8, 2024
Carrot Halwa in bowl garnished with nuts and cardamom next to plates, utensils and carrots on a wooden cutting board
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 8 cups shredded carrots

  • 8 cups whole milk

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 24 green cardamom pods or 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

  • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

  • 1/4 cup dry- roasted pistachio nuts

Directions

  1. Combine carrots, milk, and sugar in a 6- to 8-qt. Dutch oven; bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally.



  2. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, about 1 hour.

  3. Meanwhile, use a mortar and pestle or a rolling pin to break open cardamom pods. Coarsely crush seeds, discarding the shells. (If using ground cardamom, skip this step.)

  4. Heat oil in a very large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook half of cardamom until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add carrot mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until thick and jammy, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.

  5. Stir in remaining cardamom. Sprinkle with almonds and pistachios just before serving. (Chill in an airtight container up to 5 days; freeze up to 3 months.)

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

288 Calories
15g Fat
34g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 288
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 142mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 225mg 17%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 504mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.