INDIAN CARROT PUDDING (GAJAR KA HALWA)

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This version of halwa is made with powdered milk.

Provided by Indian Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons ghee, divided
10 medium cashews
4 medium carrots, peeled and finely grated
1 cup powdered milk
½ cup sugar, or as needed
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ cup cashes, or as desired

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons ghee in a non-stick deep pot (kadai) and add cashew nuts. Toast for a few minutes until fragrant and lightly browned; transfer to a bowl. Set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon ghee to the same pot and cook carrots until they are tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in powdered milk and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes. Sweeten with sugar to taste and cook until sugar has dissolved, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes thick, about 10 minutes. Mix in cashews and cardamom powder.
  • Serve garnished with extra cashews if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 239.9 mg, Sugar 40.8 g

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