Gajar ka Halwa
Indulge in a dreamy creamy dessert that’s perfect for cold seasons. Gajar ka Halwa is a traditional Indian sweet dish made with carrots, dry nuts and sugar to offer a rich, melt in your mouth treat for kids and adults. Also known as Gajrela. This carrot pudding can be eaten warm or cold. Some enjoy hot Gajar ka Halwa with a big dollop of vanilla ice cream.
You’ll need plenty of time to slowly cook this yummy pudding to perfection.
But don’t just take our word for it. Try it out and taste it for yourself. It’s worth the wait.
Firstly, Soak the rice in water for 1 hour
Once that is done boil the milk, add the washed rice and simmer for ½ an hour.
Add finely grated carrots and cook slowly for 2 hours or till thick and mushy.
Add the cream and flavourings.
Sweeten with condensed milk or sugar, your choice.
Finally, decorate with slivered almonds and pistachios.
- 1 ½ litre milk
- ½ kg grated carrot
- 1 tin cream
- Slivered almonds and pistachios
- ½ cup rice
- Elachi
- Rose water
- Sugar or condensed milk (for sweetening)
