Gaajar Ka Halwa Recipe by Lubna

Gaajar ka halwa is a traditional Indian dessert that is made of carrots, dried milk and a good amount of sugar. It is a delicacy served on occasions like weddings and grand receptions.My dear frn Lubna, she make the best halwa in a very easy way so here is the recipe

Ingredients :

1 kg carrots - peeled, washed, grated
2 cups sugar or according to your taste how much sweet you want
10-12 almonds ground to a fine powder
1 cup milk (made with 4 tsp of milk powder and water) I use Nido milk powder
2 whole cardamoms
3 tbsp desi ghee (unsalted butter)
Peeled and sliced almonds for garnishing

Method :
First of all peel, wash & grate carrots in a deep bottomed

Heat the ghee in a separate small pan and add the cardamoms to it. Add this ghee and cardamoms

then add grated carrot & stir it occasional stirring is very important

After the water has dried off, add milk and powdered almonds and cook for at least one more hour or until the milk has completely dried out ...She normally cook for about 2 hours on medium heat.
Now add the sugar and mix well. Cook until the sugar has completely dissolved. Reduce the heat to low.
and let it simmer for at least 5 more minutes.

Decorate the halwa in a nice dish and garnish it with the sliced almonds, a great way to jazz up any dessert :)