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Gajar Ka Halwa Indian Carrot Sweet Pudding
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Gajar Ka Halwa With Milk Powder (Indian Carrot Pudding)

Gajar ka halwa is a traditional India dessert made of shredded carrots flavored with cardamom and sugar. Made using milk powder and with no khoya. The carrot halwa is a easy dessert that can be served on its own or even with ice cream.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: easy carrot dessert, gajar ka halwa, halwa, holi mithai, indian carrot dessert, Indian carrot pudding
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 154kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • 1 pan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 tbsp ghee (Indian clarified butter) or butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup crushed or slivered almods/nuts mix to taste
  • 1 cup milk powder

Instructions

  • On medium heat, melt ghee in skillet and mix in carrots to roast until fragrant, about 5 minutes
  • Add in milk and cardamom to carrots and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until mixture thickens and bubbles
  • Add in milk powder and sugar mix and continue cooking again until liquid evaporates – stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes
  • Add almonds in the mixture if desired or garnish on top
    Gajar Ka Halwa Indian Carrot Sweet Pudding

Notes

Can be served warm or room temperature
Tastes great with ice cream!

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 233mg | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 1mg