The Great Indian Gajar Halwa

 

 

 

The Ingredients 

2 Tsp Ghee ( Clarified Butter)
2 Cup Grated Carrots
3.5 cup Hot Whole Milk
1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp white granulated sugar
1/4 tsp Elaichi
2 Tbsp Cashew Raisins

Method  

1) Peel the carrot and Grate it

2) Heat milk in a Saucepan on a medium heat

3) On another flame, heat a medium size deep pan on a medium heat,

4) Add 2 Tbsp Ghee . Saute the Cashews and Raisins and keep aside.

5) Add the Grated Carrots and Saute for 2 mins.

6) Add the hot Milk to the carrots and stir gently but continuosly

7) Milk has to reduce and thicken and this step will take 30 - 40 mins for this consistence

8) When it becomes thick , Add sugar , Cardamom Powder , Cashew and Raisins. As Sugar melts , it will soften the thickened carrot and milk mixture. Switch off the flame

DO NOT ADD SUGAR , EARLIER AS IT WILL TAKE LONGER TIME TO DISSOLVE.

9) Serve warm and Garnish with Cashew and Raisins