Gajar Halwa /Carrot Halwa(carrot pudding)

On the occasion of our first wedding anniversary and valentines day,I want to make a special dish, I thought for a minute,immediately carrot/gajar halwa stuck into mind,as valentine day resembles red color and this dish too will be in bright red-orange color.   This is one of the easiest sweet to prepare.Gajar/carrot halwa requires very less ingredients carrots,milk,sugar,elachi powder and ghee.

Health Benefits of Carrots :

1. First and the foremost benefit of carrots is that they contain ' beta-carotene' which is a powerful antioxidant which helps in improving vision.


2. This beta carotene converts into Vitamin A which keeps our skin healthy and also acts as natural anti aging agent.


3. It also contain anti septic properties which keeps our gums healthy by killing the germs.


4. It also contains high amount of soluble fiber, keeps our heart healthy.


5. Daily intake of carrot in any form helps in reducing gastric problems and also digestive problems.

Preparation time : 15 mins

Cooking time : 20 mins

Yield : 2

Ingredients :

Carrots/gajar : 3

Milk : 250 ml

Sugar : 250 gm

Cardamom/Elachi powder : 1 tsp

Ghee : 1 tbsp

Grated almonds : for topping

Method of Preparation :

1. Wash,peel the skin and then grate carrots and keep aside.


2. Heat ghee in a kadai, add grated carrot and saute for 3-4 mins.


3. Add par boiled milk, cardamom powder,stir well ,allow it to cook for 7-9 mins.


4. Add sugar and allow it to melt by stirring occasionally. Once the mixture gets slightly  thickened,switch off the flame.


5. Dish out and top with grated almonds. Serve hot/cold as per your taste.

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Note : You can add orange/red food color after adding sugar in step 4.