North Indian · Vegetarian
Gajar Halwa.
Grated carrots slowly cooked with milk, ghee, and cardamom.
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Gajar Halwa
~90 minutes estimated. Reduction time depends strongly on pan width and carrot moisture.
US weights are ounces by weight; liquids are US fluid ounces. Values are rounded. Scaling changes ingredient quantities, not cooking time, pan size, or seasoning judgement.
Ingredients
Method
- 01
Combine grated carrots and milk in a wide heavy pan. Simmer, stirring often, until carrots are tender and most milk has reduced.
- 02
Add sugar and continue cooking as the mixture releases moisture again.
- 03
Add ghee and cardamom and stir over low heat until the halwa gathers together. Finish with optional pistachios.
A toasted-coconut finish
Add: 0.35 oz by weight unsweetened desiccated coconut
Toast separately in a dry pan and scatter over the finished halwa. Keep it as a topping rather than changing the carrot-to-milk ratio.
A suggested variation. Try a small portion first; the planner uses the main recipe only.Reduction time depends strongly on pan width and carrot moisture.
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