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Carrot Halwa Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 5 mins

Carrot halwa is a traditional Indian dessert that is made with carrots, milk, ghee, and sugar. It is often served during festivals and celebrations.

 3 cups grated carrot
 1 1/2 cups half and half cream
 6 tsp. butter
 1 cup sugar
 10 cashew nuts
 15 seedless raisins
 10 raw sliced almonds
 ½ tsp. cardamom powder
1

Fry grated carrot in a non-stick pan for 5 minutes on high heat while stirring constantly. Now add cream and sugar and lower the heat to medium and cook until all the liquid is absorbed while stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

2

In a small skillet, heat oil and fry cashew nuts until light brown. Add raisins and remove from heat.

3

Add this to the above along with powdered cardamom and chopped almonds. Serve hot!

4

Note-If planning to store, then store the cooked carrot only. Add the nuts, raisins, cardamom powder before serving and serve hot!