Gajar Halwa by @samsweetandspicetreats

50 min
Medium

6 servings

🥕

300 g

Carrots

🥛

2 cup

Milk

🌼

0.1 g

Saffron

🥜

120 g

Nuts

🧈

140 g

Ghee

🧈

0.5 cup

Ghee

1 tsp

Elachi Powder

🟤

50 g

Brown Sugar

Khoya

🧈

2 tbsp

Ghee

🥛

1 cup

Milk

🥛

120 g

Milk Powder

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/14

    Peel and finely shred the 3 carrots.

    carrots
    🥔peeler
    🧀box grater

  2. Step 2/14

    Warm 2 cups of whole milk with the saffron in the large heavy-bottomed pan.

    whole milk
    saffron
    🍳large heavy-bottomed pan
    🥄spatula

  3. Step 3/14

    Melt 2 tablespoons of ghee in the pan and add the mixed nuts.

    ghee
    mixed nuts
    🍳large heavy-bottomed pan
    🥄spatula
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/14

    Roast the mixed nuts until fragrant and lightly golden, then remove them from the pan.

    mixed nuts
    🍳large heavy-bottomed pan
    🥄spatula

  5. Step 5/14

    Add the shredded carrots and the remaining ghee to the pan, then stir to coat the carrots.

    carrots
    ghee
    🍳large heavy-bottomed pan
    🥄spatula

  6. Step 6/14

    Pour the saffron milk over the carrots and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

    whole milk
    saffron
    carrots
    🍳large heavy-bottomed pan
    🥄spatula

  7. Step 7/14

    Simmer the carrot mixture, stirring regularly, until most of the milk has evaporated.

    carrots
    whole milk
    🍳large heavy-bottomed pan
    🥄spatula

  8. Step 8/14

    Melt 2 tablespoons of ghee in a pan and add 1 cup of whole milk for the homemade khoya.

    ghee
    whole milk
    🍳large heavy-bottomed pan
    🥄spatula
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  9. Step 9/14

    Stir in the milk powder and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until a thick, smooth khoya forms.

    milk powder
    whole milk
    🍳large heavy-bottomed pan
    🥄spatula

  10. Step 10/14

    Add the brown sugar and ground cardamom to the reduced carrots, then stir until the sugar dissolves.

    brown sugar
    ground cardamom
    carrots
    🍳large heavy-bottomed pan
    🥄spatula

  11. Step 11/14

    Stir most of the homemade khoya into the carrot mixture and cook until glossy ghee begins to release.

    milk powder
    whole milk
    ghee
    carrots
    🍳large heavy-bottomed pan
    🥄spatula

  12. Step 12/14

    Transfer the halwa to a serving bowl and garnish with the roasted nuts and reserved khoya.

    mixed nuts
    milk powder
    whole milk
    ghee
    🥄spatula
    🥣serving bowl

  13. Step 13/14

    Serve the gajar halwa warm.

    🥣serving bowl

  14. Step 14/14

    Khoya is ready.

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Spices, Dairy, Fats, Sweeteners

Ingredients

Carrots, Milk, Saffron, Nuts, Ghee, Elachi powder, Brown sugar, Khoya, Milk powder

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Calories

570 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 13g, Carbohydrates: 49g, Fat: 37g, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 39g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 260mg, Potassium: 520mg, Iron: 1.5mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 900mcg RAE, Vitamin C: 4mg, Vitamin B12: 0.8mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

30 minutes

Overall

50 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

14 steps

Equipments

Utensils

box grater, peeler, large heavy-bottomed pan, spatula, measuring cups, measuring spoons, serving bowl

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert

Occasions

Festival, Celebration, Holiday, Dinner, Winter

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Indian, South Asian

Geographic

India, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Creamy, Rich, Chewy, Nutty

Flavors

Sweet, Milky, Buttery, Cardamom, Saffron, Caramelized, Nutty

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer because the dessert contains dairy), fridge : 4 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool completely before refrigerating,Reheat gently before serving), freezer : 2 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator,Add fresh nuts after reheating for best texture)