GAJAR KA HALWA (CARROT HALWA)

It is celebration time for my Muslim friends as it is Eid-Ul-Fitr now. And of course, a celebration call for a sweet treat and when I thought of adding an easy-to-cook sweet in Eid-Special Menu for my folks, the first thing that came to my mind is Carrot Halwa, known as Gajar Ka Halwa in Hindi, an easy and delicious sweet dish made of grated carrots cooked in milk. It is so yummy to have a bowl of warm Gajar ka halwa.

Ingredients:-

1. Carrots- 500 g

2. Milk- 500 ml

3. Milkmaid- 3-4 tbsp.

4. Sugar- 3-4 tbsp.

5. Cardamom Powder – ¼ tsp.

6. Ghee/ Butter- 2 tbsp.

7. Dry fruits- a handful

Method:-

1. Fry the dry fruits in a teaspoon of ghee/butter till golden brown. Keep aside.

2. In a pan, heat the carrots along with milk and let it cook on low heat till the milk is absorbed.

3. Add the milkmaid and sugar and stir well till well blended.

4. Add the ghee/ butter and cardamom powder and cook for a couple of minutes more.

5. Switch off the heat, garnish with dry fruits and serve warm.

Done!!!

Note:- You can increase or reduce the quantity of sugar to suit your liking.