Carrot Halwa (Gajar Ka Halwa)

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This is one of my favorite recipes. Easy to cook, tasty to have. Hope you guys enjoy my recipe.

Submitted by jinny
Updated on September 30, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 cup ghee (clarified butter)

  • 2 cups grated carrots

  • 1 ½ cups milk

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • ½ cup raisins

  • 1 tablespoon ground cardamom

Directions

  1. Melt ghee in a saucepan over medium heat. Add carrots; cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Add milk and bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium.

  2. Combine water and sugar in a bowl; stir to dissolve. Add to the saucepan with the carrots. Stir in raisins and cardamom. Cook and stir until raisins are plumped and mixture is thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

Cook's Note:

Substitute any other dried fruit you prefer for the raisins.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

284 Calories
18g Fat
32g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 284
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 1g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 104mg 2%

* 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.