Carrot Halwa

Carrot Halwa has always been one of my favorite desserts.Its fairly easy and quick to make.This can be eaten Hot or Cold. However, I love the combination of Hot Carrot Halwa served with a scoop of Vanilla Ice cream....yum!

Time:Making Time (40 mins)

Difficulty level:Easy

Ingredients:

• Finely Grated Carrots - 2 medium-sized cups
• Milk - 1 medium-sized cup
• Condensed Milk - 3 tbsp (Optional)
• Sugar -1 1/2 cups (varies according to taste)
• Elaichi Powder - 1 tsp
• Ghee - 1 small cup ( ~ 4 tbsp)
• Honey - 1 tsp
• Cashews & Raisins  - 50 g
• Almonds - 4-5
• Saffron - few strands (Optional)

Preparation:

1. In a heavy bottomed pan, add the grated carrots and milk together and allow it to cook until the milk starts to boil.
2. Now add 1 1/2 cups of sugar,stir and allow it to cook on sim until the mixture starts to thicken.
3. Add Elaichi powder and Honey and mix well.Cook for about 10 more mins.
4. Add the required quantity of Ghee and stir continuously to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pan.
5. Once the mixture starts to leave the sides of the pan, switch off the flame.
6. In a tbspn of Ghee, fry the Cashew nuts and Raisins until golden brown.
7. Add this to the Carrot mixture.Also you can grate few almonds to sprinkle on the Halwa and your 'Carrot Halwa' is ready to be served.... :)

    Chef's tip - I add a little of Honey to this, because it adds a unique flavor to this.