Gajjar ka Halva

Gajjar ka Halva is probably the most popular and certainly the most famous of Indian sweet dishes. This dessert is full of wonderful rich carroty and nutty flavor and the spicy aroma of cardamom and cinnamon will leave you craving for more. It is most popular during the Fall/Winter seasons.





Ingredients

• 1 kg Carrots (gajjar)
• 1 liter Milk
• 1 teaspoon Cardamom seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 3 tablespoons Ghee
• 2 tablespoons Raisins
• 2 tablespoons Almonds
• 2 tablespoons Pistachios
• 450 grams Sugar

Method

Grate the carrots. Put half liter of milk to boil, when it starts boiling add the grated carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
Add the rest of the milk. Cook on a low flame for 1 hour stirring occasionally. Add sugar, mix well and cook till the sugar has dissolved and all the milk has been absorbed. Add ghee and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Soak the raisins in water for 30 minutes. Blanch and shred the nuts. Add the slightly crushed cardamoms cinnamon and the raisins. Mix well. Remove the gajjar halva from heat and arrange in a serving dish. Garnish with almonds and pistachios and khoa . Serve cold, hot or at room temperature.