Gajar Ka Halwa

                                           Gajar Ka Halwa

 Here's a recipe for gajar ka halwa, a delicious Indian dessert made with grated carrots, milk, sugar, and ghee.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg carrots, peeled and grated
• 1 liter full-fat milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter)
• 1/4 cup chopped cashews and almonds
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
• A pinch of saffron threads
• 2 tablespoons raisins (optional)

Instructions:

1.   Start by grating the carrots using a fine grater. You can likewise involve a food processor for this step.

2.   In a large, heavy-bottomed pan, heat the ghee over medium heat. Add the ground carrots and mix well to cover them in the ghee.

3.   Cook the carrots, stirring frequently, for about 10-15 minutes or until they start to soften and release their juices.

4.   Add the milk to the container and heat it to the point of boiling. Then reduce the heat to low and let the carrots cook in the milk, stirring occasionally, until the milk has been absorbed and the mixture has thickened. This should take about 1 to 1.5 hours.

5.   Once the milk has been absorbed, add the sugar to the pan and continue to cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has thickened even more.

6.   Add the chopped nuts, cardamom powder, saffron threads, and raisins (if using) to the pan and stir well to combine.

7.   Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gajar ka halwa has a rich, caramelized color and texture.

8.   Serve the gajar ka halwa hot, garnished with additional chopped nuts, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious gajar ka halwa!