- Preparation Time
- 30 min to 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Moderately easy
- Occasion
- Diwali, Chirstmas, Birthday Party
- Recipe Type
- Sweets
- Cuisine
- South Indian
Carrot Halwa or gajar ka gajerela is a sweet dessert pudding associated mainly with the state of Punjab in India & Pakistan. It is made by placing grated carrot in a jar containing a specific amount of water, milk and sugar and then cooked, stirring regularly.
It is often served with a garnish of almonds and pistachios The nuts and other items used are first sautéed in ghee, a South Asian clarified butter.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity | Calories (kcal) | Fat (g) | Cholesterol (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | 2 cup | 103.2 | 0.6 | |
  | 1 cup | 101.99 | 1.98 | 0.98 |
  | 2 tablespoon | 496.2 | 53.76 | 13.98 |
  | 1 cup | 774 | ||
  | 4 nos | 66.12 | 5.28 | |
| Total | 1541.51 | 61.62 | 14.96 | |
Preparation Method
- 01 Sauté the Carrot in Ghee.
- 02 Add Milk and cook the Carrot nice and soft.
- 03 Add Sugar; allow to simmer for a while Till the
- 04 Sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens.
- 05 Add Cardamom Powder.
- 06 Garnish with flaked Cashew Nut nuts.
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