Gajar Halwa (Carrot Pudding)

Ingredients

• 1kg carrots, grated
• 1 litre full-fat milk
• 150g sugar
• 3 tbsp ghee
• 4 cardamom pods, crushed
• Handful chopped pistachios and almonds
• A few strands of saffron (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat the ghee and add the grated carrot; cook for 5 minutes to soften.
2. Pour in the milk and bring to a simmer.
3. Cook on medium heat, stirring often, until the milk has reduced and been absorbed — about 40 minutes.
4. Add the sugar and cook another 10 minutes until thick and glossy.
5. Stir in the cardamom and saffron, top with nuts, and serve warm.

Serving suggestions

• Wonderful warm in winter; also delicious cold with vanilla ice cream.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 4 days in the fridge.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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