Red Carrot Halwa with Khoya ~ Laal Gajar Ka Halwa
A traditional Indian dessert recipe of slow-cooked red carrots infused with cardamom flavor and added richness of khoya. An ideal sweet dish that can be prepared for the festive season or as a party dessert.
Servings 10
Ingredients
- 5 cups tightly packed grated carrots
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 cup grated khoya
- 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 5 tablespoon ghee + 1 tablespoon for frying nuts
- 1 tablespoon chopped pistachio for garnish
- ¼ cup cashew nuts
- ¼ cup raisins
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a heavy bottom saucepan. Add grated carrots and fry on medium heat for about 15 minutes.
- Once the carrots soften, add sugar and cardamom powder.
- Keep stirring and cook until all the juices evaporate. This will take about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Then add grated khoya and again cook for 5 more minutes.
- Heat a small pan and fry the cashew nuts and raisins.
- Finally, add the fried nuts and dry fruits to the carrot halwa. Stir well, garnish with pistachios and serve hot or warm.
Notes
1 cup = 250 ml