Gajar ka halwa: With the arrival of winter, red carrots are seen everywhere in the market, and the aroma of carrot halwa starts emanating from almost every Indian household. Made in pure desi ghee, this carrot halwa is a delicious sweet that has become a staple of North Indian culture and a favorite of millions of Indians during the winter season. It not only provides health benefits but is also full of flavor. Now, it has become a mandatory dish to serve in Indian household kitchens as well as at weddings. It is trusted in almost every restaurant and big hotel; it is a traditional sweet. Despite changing times, its craze among people still remains.
A combination of taste and health
Gajar ka halwa is not only delicious to eat but it is also very beneficial for health. Let us know about the health benefits of it – Carrot is a source of Vitamin A and Beta Carotene which improves our eyesight. Eating it improves your eyesight. It is made in pure desi ghee and desi ghee is no less than a boon for us, it lubricates the joints of the body and moisturizes the skin. Many types of dry fruits like cashews, almonds, pistachios and raisins are used to make Gajar ka Halwa which are very beneficial for our health. Milk and mawa are also added to it which fulfil the deficiency of calcium and protein in our body.
Let us know the method of making carrot halwa and what ingredients are used in it.
Ingredients for Gajar ka halwa
To make Gajar ka halwa, you will need these ingredients –
- Red carrot – 1 kg
- Fresh desi ghee – 100 to 150 grams
- Full cream milk – 1.5 liters
- Khoya (mawa) – 200 grams
- Sugar – 200 grams
- Cardamom powder – one teaspoon
- Dry fruits – Cashews, almonds, pistachios, raisins
Method of Gajar ka Halwa
- To make Gajar ka Halwa, first of all wash the carrots thoroughly and peel them and grate them coarsely. Keep in mind not to grate the carrots too finely, keep it slightly coarse.
- Now take a heavy bottom pan and place it on the gas, now add some ghee in it and put grated carrot on it and cook it on medium flame while stirring it for some time and now add milk in it and cook the milk and carrot well until the milk is cooked completely.
- Now when it is cooked well with milk, then add pure desi ghee in it and fry it well with ghee for some time, until your carrot gets cooked well and turns red and the ghee does not leave the sides.
- Now add sugar as per your taste for sweetness and then cook it for some time and after this add khoya and cardamom powder in it and after this cook it for another 3 to 5 minutes.
- Now your carrot halwa is completely ready to eat. Put it in a serving bowl and pour one spoon of desi ghee on it and garnish it with chopped dry fruits and serve it nicely.
