Indian Dessert Carrot Halwa / Pudding


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Ingredients

4 cups Carrots, peeled - grated
1 tablespoon Ghee, clarified butter
2 Thsp Nuts ( almonds + cashew + pistachios)
1 teaspoon of Raisins
1 cup Sugar
3 cups Milk
3 tablespoons Khoa / Mawa / paneer
2 teaspoons Green Cardamom powder, finely crushed

Preparation

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Method:
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In a non stick wide bottomed pot, add ghee, as it melts add nuts and slightly roast it, do not make it brown.
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Now add grated carrots, milk and let it cook in an open pot on medium flame untill cooked, with constant stirring.
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Once the water is evaporated from carrots, add sugar & khoa, cook untill the sugar syrup is thickened.
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Switch off the gas/flame, and add cardamom powder. Serve hot.
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Note:
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Using a wide bottomed pot makes it easier & it gets cooked faster.
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Instead of using khoa/ mawa, you can aslo use paneer from curdled milk. It will only give that rich taste which is much needed in this recipe.
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Enjoy this carrot pudding/halwa warm or cold. Can be also added with vanilla ice-cream..
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Stays fresh in fridge for atleast a week.
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About

Carrot Halwa is a traditional Indian Dessert, served anytime, any occasion, made with carrots, nuts, milk, cheese all cooked together slowly in a heavy saucepan until it reaches to a pudding consistency.

Yield:

3 Cups

Added:

Monday, March 1, 2010 - 1:49pm

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