Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Pudding)

Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Pudding)

Carrot pudding is a savory dessert that's healthier than your average sweets!

  • Prep Time5 min
  • Cook Time10 min
  • Total Time15 min
  • Suitable for diet

Ingredients

For Your Carrot Pudding

  • 1⁄2 cup ghee
  • 4 medium carrots, grated
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1⁄4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1⁄2 tsp ground green cardamom
  • 1⁄2 tsp rose water
  • 2 TBSP golden raisins
  • 2 TBSP chopped cashews
  • 1 TBSP chopped almonds
  • 1 tsp minced pistachios

Method

1

Melt 1⁄3 cup ghee in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in carrots.

2

Add milk and bring to a boil.

3

Reduce heat to medium. Cook while stirring occasionally until carrots are tender and sauce is thickened, about 30–35 minutes.

4

Stir in sugar, cream, cardamom, and rose water. Cook until sugar is dissolved and halwa is thick, about 25 minutes.

5

Melt remaining ghee in a skillet over medium-high heat.

6

Cook raisins, cashews, and almonds until raisins are plump and nuts are lightly toasted, about 3–4 minutes.

7

Stir mixture into halwa and garnish with pistachios.

8

Serve at room temperature.