Go Back
gajar halwa recipe pin

Gajar Halwa with Milk Recipe

Gajar ka Halwa, also known as Carrot Halwa, is a popular Indian dessert made with carrots, milk, sugar, and ghee. It's a delicious and rich sweet dish enjoyed during festivals and special occasions!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 3 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams carrots grated
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 3/4 cup sugar adjust according to preference
  • 2 tablespoons nuts chopped

Method
 

  1. Wash the carrots thoroughly. Peel and grate the carrots using a fine grater.
    500 grams carrots
  2. In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat ghee (clarified butter) in a pan over low flame, Let the ghee melt.
    2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
  3. Add cardamom powder and sauté for 2-3 seconds.
    1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
  4. Immediately, add the grated carrots to the pan and sauté them in ghee until they are soft and the raw smell disappears. This may take about 6-8 minutes.
    500 grams carrots
  5. Once the carrots are cooked, add milk to the pan and simmer on low heat. Stir occasionally.
    3 cups milk
  6. Continue cooking until the milk is absorbed. This process may take 12-15 minutes.
  7. Add sugar to the pan and stir well. Continue cooking until the sugar dissolves.
    3/4 cup sugar
  8. Add ghee and chopped nuts to the halwa and mix well. Reserve some for garnishing.
    2 tablespoons nuts
  9. Once the halwa is ready, remove it from the heat and garnish with the remaining chopped nuts.

Video

Notes

  • Use fresh, sweet, and red carrots for the best flavor.
  • Grate the carrots finely or use a food processor for uniform texture.
  • Use good-quality ghee to sauté the carrots.
  • Stir the mixture frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • For added richness, you can include khoya (reduced milk solids) or condensed milk.