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A quite essential and immensely popular Indian dessert, Gajar Ka Halwa is rich, creamy, and decadent. It is made with carrots, ghee, milk, sugar, and nuts and flavored with cardamom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gajar Halwa is also known as Carrot Halwa or Gajrela and is a winter special recipe that is part of most celebrations in India be it weddings, parties, or festivals like Diwali.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do try this recipe when you have time because this delicacy requires time, patience, and a whole lot of stirring! But believe me, it is worth every minute. You will be left with a decadent and nutty dessert that will impress everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n

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After 11+ years of living in the US, I finally found red carrots in my Indian grocery stores. I almost can’t believe it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I saw the red carrots in the grocery store, I got so happy and immediately thought of making gajar halwa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because gajar ka halwa made with red carrots is just outstanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The red carrots are so much sweeter, Juicy, have a flavor of their own and that’s what makes them perfect for the halwa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Gajar Halwa?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carrots are called gajar in Hindi, and Halwa refers to Indian pudding, so Gajar halwa translates to “Carrot Pudding”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also known as Gajrela in Punjabi, this sweet dish is commonly made in North Indian homes during winters when red carrots are in season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winters in India are incomplete without Gajar Halwa!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be it, kids or adults, this rich, warm, and sweet melt-in-mouth carrot halwa is everyone’s favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made using freshly grated carrots, milk, sugar, and ghee, flavored with cardamom powder (sometimes saffron), and garnished with nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditionally gajar ka halwa is made by simmering shredded red carrots with milk and slow cooking for hours until the carrots are cooked and the milk is reduced and then sweetened with sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The slow cooking process gives amazing results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With all the gadgets and shortcuts available now, there are also quicker ways to make this halwa. But I prefer the slow cooking method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to traditional Indian sweet\/mithai, I don’t prefer shortcuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My method of Gajar ka Halwa uses a very simple recipe using just carrots, sugar, milk, ghee, cardamom powder, and nuts. I don’t use anything fancy like khoya, milk powder, or condensed milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love making Carrot halwa. One of the reasons is that it has a pretty long shelf life. I can make a batch that’ll last for 2 weeks in the fridge, meaning we always have something sweet to snack on after dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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