Gajar ka Halwa or Indian Carrot Pudding is what I dream ALL Winter Long !!! Try it once as the rich, flavorful and melt in your mouth texture of this halwa will make you a fan too. This extremely popular halwa literally signifies winter season for many of us and I’m sure you must have had many different versions of it. This is not the case at our home most of the time (as I hate getting those pre-shred carrots as they donot have any taste/flavor in them). So How do you make this Deliciousness??? My easiest answer and trust me it works every time like a charm ‘Chopped Carrots’ ! Yup simply chop the carrots at home. I just peel the carrots and chop them into bite-size (and some not so bite-size) pieces and then the next easiest thing, use a pressure cooker to make the beloved Gajar ka Halwa. The pressure cooker cuts the whole cooking time to half and the halwa is literally ready in 40 minutes (with chopped carrots) or in 20 minutes (with shredded carrots). So let’s discuss the ingredients before you run to make it 🙂
:: Ingredients to Make Gajar ka Halwa ::
Carrots Whole Milk – you may use fat-free or lower-fat milk or even milk substitutes like cashew or almond milk. Sugar – You can substitute with brown sugar or sweetener Cardamom Ghee Almonds – Chopped (To decorate) Raisins – Optional (To decorate)
Optional Add Ons:
Condensed Milk Khoya Milk Powder
Method to Make Gajar ka Halwa :
Gajar ka Halwa in Pressure Cooker: This is my favorite and a very convenient method to make this halwa. You can find the detailed steps below in the recipe card.
You start by heating a pressure cooker (I’m using 3liters cooker). Then add ghee, cardamom and cloves. Add chopped carrots, milk and saute everything Close the lid and pressure cook for 2 minutes or 4 whistles. Cool the pressure cooker, then open the lid and start cooking it again. Start by using a masher or large round spoon and mash the carrots while sauteeing.
Keep mashing the carrots and sauteeing them at the same time. This takes about 5 minutes and the tender carrots get all mushy by then. Then add sugar, nuts and sautee for another 5 minuter. Add khoya on top, mix and turn off the heat. Transfer the gajar ka halwa in a serving bowl and enjoy.
Gajar ka Halwa in a Pan/Kadai:
Gajar Halwa
Tips / Tricks to make Gajar Halwa (Indian Carrot Pudding)
This halwa stays in the fridge for 1 week and you can freeze it for a month. Chopped Carrots – you can use shredded carrots in equal quantity Whole Milk – you may use fat-free or low-fat milk or even cashew/almond milk for vegan options. White Sugar– you can substitute with brown sugar or sweetener Melted Ghee – you can use white butter or unsalted butter too Khoya – you can use condensed milk or cream to decorate too —————————- Tried Our Recipe – AWESOME!!! Now Quickly SNAP A PICTURE & TAG : #easycookingwithmolly + @easycookingwithmolly on Instagram –> Connect with Me Here: Facebook / Pinterest / Instagram
Gajar ka Halwa in a Pan/Kadai:
Chopped Carrots - you can use shredded carrots in equal quantity Whole Milk – you may use fat-free or low-fat milk or even cashew/almond milk for vegan options. White Sugar– you can substitute with brown sugar or sweetener Melted Ghee - you can use white butter or unsalted butter too Khoya - you can use condensed milk or cream to decorate too
