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vegan gajar ka halwa in a gold trim bowl with raisins and pistaschios
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Vegan Gajar Ka Halwa

Vegan carrot halwa or gajar ka halwa is a popular traditional Indian dessert made of shredded carrots. The carrot halwa is a easy dessert that can be served on its own or even with plant based ice cream.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Hindu, Vegan
Keyword: carrot halwa, gajar ka halwa, indian carrot dessert, vegan carrot halwa, vegan gajar ka halwa
Servings: 12
Calories: 228kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Food processor

Ingredients

  • 5 cup carrots (food processed/shredded) 590 g
  • 3 tbsp vegan butter Flora brand in US
  • ½ cup soy milk
  • 1½ cup sugar
  • 2 cup almond flour
  • ⅓ cup crushed nuts blend I used almonds and pistachios
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder

Instructions

  • Put pot on stove and turn to medium heat. Mellt ghee in skillet and mix in carrots. Roast they until flagrant, about 5 minutes.
    Shredded carrots in a non stick pan with vegan ghee or vegan butter.
  • Add in milk and cardamom to carrots in pot. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally until mixture thickens and bubbles.
    Halwa mixture is bought to a boil in pan on stove.
  • Add almond flour and sugar. Mix and continue cooking until liquid evaporates – stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
    Almond flour added to carrot halwa mixture in pan.
  • Carrot halwa will thicken. Mix in toasted chopped almonds/pistachios and raisins if desired or garnish on top. Serve warm or cooled dependent on preference.
    Gajar ka halwa in a pan with chopped mixed nuts for topping.

Notes

Use a food processor to save time grating carrots by hand!
Freeze or make ahead of time by freezing in an air tight, freezer friendly container

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg