Saturday, December 25, 2010

Carrot / gajar ka halwa


Ingredients:
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  • Carrot - 1 kg
  • Sugar - 1: 3/4( Grated carrot 1 cup : Sugar 3/4 cup)
  • Ghee - 2 laddles.(5 tbsp)
  • Cardamom(Elaichi Pwd)- 1 1/2 tsp
  • Milk - 500 ml
  • Cashew nuts or sliced almonds
  • Raisins- few
Method:
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  • Heat 2 tsp of ghee in a kadai,preferably a non-stick.
  • Add the grated carrots and saute for 10 to 12 min till the raw smell goes off.

  • Add milk so that it just immerses the carrots.Mix well and cook for another 10 min .
  • The carrots would have cooked well.Now add the sugar.
  • Mix well as the sugar melts and keep stirring till it thickens slightly.

  • At this point,add elachi,saffaron and 3 to 4 tsp ghee.
  • Keep mixing till it thickens without liquid and slips away from the sides.
  • Switch off .Add ghee in a tadka pan and roast the cashews and raisins.
  • Garnish the halwa with roasted dry fruits and serve hot / chilled.

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