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Carrot Halwa (Gajar Halwa)

Sue Lau
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5 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8
Calories 328 kcal

Ingredients
  

Halwa Ingredients:

  • 1 pound fresh carrots finely grated
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup coconut water sweetened
  • 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup cashews
  • pinch saffron
  • 14 ounces canned sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar or jaggery

Finishing Spices and Flavors:

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Combine carrots and butter in a large saucepan and cook until slightly soft.
  • Add remaining ingredients for the halwa and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes.
  • You'll stir less at first and just about constantly towards the end.
  • Once thickened, stir in the cardamom, vanilla and cinnamon.
  • Cool down, the chill before serving.
  • Sprinkle with additional raisins, coconut and/or toasted cashews as a garnish if you like.

Notes

From the kitchen of palatablepastime.com

Nutrition

Calories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 197mgPotassium: 532mgFiber: 3gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 9780IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1mg
Keyword fresh carrot desserts, Indian recipes
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