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Gajar Halwa

Grated carrots, khoya, sugar, ghee and nuts cooked together to make this delicious Indian sweet dish.popularly known as gajar ka halwa makes its presence in most special occasions like festivals, celebrations and parties. It is one of the classic Indian sweets that would not fail to impress anyone. Rich, perfectly balanced, fudge-y and so so inviting! This recipe has featured on the show Khanakhazana.

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Gajar Halwa
Main Ingredients Carrots, Ghee
Cuisine Indian
Course Desserts
Prep Time 11-15 minutes
Cook time 31-40 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Sweet
Level of Cooking Moderate
Others Veg
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Ingredients list for Gajar Halwa

  • 8-10 medium Carrots
  • 3 tablespoons Ghee
  • 1/4 teaspoon Green cardamom powder
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 5-6 Almonds sliced
  • 5-6 Cashewnuts
  • 10-15 Raisins
  • 1 cup Khoya/mawa grated
  • 5-6 cup Pistachios chopped

Method

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  1. Place the grated carrots in a microwave proof bowl. Add ghee and mix. Add green cardamom powder and mix. Cook in the microwave on HIGH for five minutes.
  2. Add sugar and mix. Cook in the microwave on HIGH for two minutes.
  3. Add almonds, cashewnuts, raisins and khoya (keeping aside some khoya for garnish) and mix. Cook in the microwave for two to two and a half minutes.
  4. Garnish with the reserved khoya and pistachios and serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Info

Calories 2317
Carbohydrates 295.8
Protein 48.3
Fat 104.2
Other Fiber Fiber- 35.2gm