Tuesday, 2 October 2012

Gajar Ka Halwa



Gajar Ka Halwa
Ingredients:
1 kg Carrots 
1 litre Milk 
1 teaspoon Cardamom seeds 
3/4 cup Water 
3 tablespoons Ghee 
2 tablespoons Raisins 
2 tablespoons Almonds 
2 tablespoons Pistachios
450 grams Sugar

Preparation:
v  Wash and grate the carrots. Soak the raisins in water for 30 minutes. Blanch and shred the nuts.
v  Put the water to boil, when it starts boiling add the grated carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
v  Add 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.
v  Add ghee and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add the slightly crushed cardamoms and the raisins. Mix well.
v  Remove the gajjar halwa from heat and arrange in a serving dish. Garnish with almonds and pistachios. Serve cold, hot or at room temperature.

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