Carrot halwa/Gajar halwa Recipe with step by step photo - Carrot halwa is one of the most popular dessert in India. Carrot halwa is a classic Indian dessert that goes for any occasion. Carrot halwa tastes absolutely divine.

Carrot halwa/Gajar halwa with condensed milk Recipe with step by step photo - Carrot halwa is one of the most popular dessert in India. Carrot halwa is a classic Indian dessert that goes for any occasion. Carrot halwa tastes absolutely divine. But preparation of Gajar halwa is time consuming process. So, today I am sharing an easy version of carrot halwa with condensed milk. This recipe of carrot halwa is very easy and it takes less time and super yummy in taste.

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• Carrot (grated) - 2 cups
• Ghee - 4 tbsp
• Sugar – 3-4 tbsp (optional)
• Green cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp
• Milk - 2 cup
• Condensed milk - 200 grams or 1/2 tin
• Almond (chopped) - 1 tbsp
• Cashews (chopped) - 1 tbsp
• Raisins - 15-20

Method:

1. Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan. Add carrots and sauté till the moisture gets absorbed.

2. Add milk and cook on low-medium heat stirring occasionally. Keep scraping the sides of pan to remove the evaporated milk solids.

3. When milk reduced 50% then add condensed milk and cook till the mixture become like lumpy dough. Keep stirring occasionally.

4. Add sugar and cardamom powder and cook for 10 minutes on low heat stirring continuously otherwise mix will burn from bottom.

5. When the mixture has reduced much like a pudding consistency or soft dough then add almonds, raisins and cashews.

6. Continue to stir and simmer till the whole mixture becomes dry. The milk should evaporate completely. Some moisture is also good for halwa.

7. Halwa is ready. Remove from heat and garnish with cashews and raisins.

8. Serve hot or warm.



Carrot halwa/Gajar halwa Recipe with step by step photo:

1. Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan. 

2. Add carrots and sauté till the moisture gets absorbed.

3. Add milk and cook on low-medium heat stirring occasionally. Keep scraping the sides of pan to remove the evaporated milk solids.

4. When milk reduced 50% then add condensed milk and cook till the mixture become like lumpy dough. Keep stirring occasionally.

5. Add sugar and cardamom powder and cook for 10 minutes on low heat stirring continuously otherwise mix will burn from bottom.

6. When the mixture has reduced much like a pudding consistency or soft dough then add almonds, raisins and cashews.

7. Continue to stir and simmer till the whole mixture becomes dry. The milk should evaporate completely. Some moisture is also good for halwa.

8. Halwa is ready. Remove from heat and garnish with cashews and raisins.

9. Serve hot or warm.