Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)

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Carrot halwa, or gajar ka halwa, is a traditional Indian dessert that's deliciously rich and creamy. This recipe uses whole milk, not condensed milk. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a real treat!

By Allrecipes Member
Updated on April 20, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 tablespoons ghee or oil

  • 2 pounds carrots, grated

  • 1 ½ quarts whole milk

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • ½ cup raisins or sultanas

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cardamom

  • 1 pinch saffron threads

  • 8 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts

Directions

  1. Heat ghee in a large saucepan over medium heat and add carrots. Cook and stir briefly, about 3 minutes. Pour in milk and increase heat; bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, uncovered, and stirring occasionally until moisture evaporates, about 1 hour.

  2. Bring carrot mixture back to a boil; add sugar, raisins, cardamom, and saffron. Cook and stir until mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes.

  3. Ladle carrot halwa into 8 individual serving dishes. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon pistachios. Serve warm or chill before serving.

Tips

Use a hand grater to prepare the carrots. Using a food processor makes them too watery.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

459 Calories
14g Fat
80g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 459
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 187mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 80g 29%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 70g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 260mg 20%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 792mg 17%

* 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.