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Carrot halwa (gajar ka halwa)

Halwa is a classic Indian sweet recipe that's vry popular during winter. The traditional carrot halwa is made with just carrots, whole milk and ghee in addition to sugar. We prefer this version with coconut milk.

Ingredients

4 1⁄2 cups carrot (already peeled, grated or finely chopped)
1 can coconut milk (13.5 fl oz can, about 1 3/4 cup)
1⁄2 cup brown sugar (loose)
1 teaspoon mixed spice (garam masala or pumpkin pie spice)
1⁄2 teaspoon ginger (ground ginger)
1 can water (13.5 fl oz can)
  almond (optional, for garnishing, toasted and chopped)

Instructions

Heat coconut milk, water, grated carrot, mixed spice and ground ginger in a saucepan over medium heat.

Mix in the brown sugar when the content of the saucepan is warm.

Cook the carrot halwa, stirring frequently, until it thickens enough, 30-40 minutes. Check if it is sweet enough, add a little more brown sugar if needed.

Serve the carrot halwa warm, decorated with the almonds.

Yield
4 servings
Preparation time 20 minutes
Cooking time 53 minutes
Total time
1 hour, 13 minutes

Notes

Use a heavy bottom saucepan.

To measure the water, fill the coconut milk can with water.

The carrot halwa should have the consistency of a thick porridge.

Chopped pistachios add color to this dessert.

Source

Indian cuisine

Halwa desserts can be made with many other ingredients. Some have semolina as the base.

easy, vegetarian
dessert, sweet, holiday
Indian food recipes

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