Desert: Carrot Halwa

So far we have looked at the use of spices in the preparation of food. Spices, particularly the aromatics are also used in the preparation of deserts, and in India, that means a whole range of delicious creations.One of the first dishes that actually wowed me to point where I wanted to learn the recipe was Gajar ka Halwa or Carrot Halwa. With Eid-ul-Fitr around the corner I thought that this dish would make a good addition to the range of sweets prepared on the day. 

CARROT HALWA

Carrot Halwa  (http://whatscookingmom.in)

INGREDIENTS:

1kg carrots finely grated
1 liter milk
3/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp Ghee
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
3 - 4 tbsp cashews, pistachios and raisins








METHOD:

1. Bring milk to boil (in non stick pan)
2. Add carrots and cook on low heat till tender and milk is absorbed
3. Add sugar and cardamom powder continuously stirring until thickened
4. Add ghee, cashews, pistachios and raisins and cook for another 2 minutes.

SERVE HOT OR COLD!

With the popularity of premixed spices coming out of India, Shan brand has simplified the preparation of this dish by introducing a boxed spice mix. I have not seen this in Trinidad, but if you do; TRY IT!!!!!!

While there are many variations of the carrot halwa recipe, I have found that this recipe that I found on http://whatscookingmom.in/gajar-ka-halwa/ to be very simple to prepare. In addition I want to recommend the coconut ladoo recipe along with the many others listed on the site.

Let me know how you fared with this recipe. 

Until next time.