Thursday, July 1, 2010

GAJAR KA HALWA


Preparation of GAJAR KA HALWA : 


 Ingredients :


  •   Carrots - 1 kg
  •   Milk - 1 litre
  •   Cardamom seeds - 1 teaspoon
  •   Water - 3/4 cup
  •   Ghee - 3 tablespoons
  •    Raisins - 2 tablespoons
  •    Almonds - 2 tablespoons
  •    Pistachios - 2 tablespoons
  •    Sugar - 450 grams

Method:


  • Wash and grate the carrots. Soak the raisins in water for 30 minutes. Blanch and shred the nuts.
  • Put the water to boil, when it starts boiling add the grated carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the milk. Cook on a low flame for 1 hour stirring occasionally. Add sugar, mix well and cook till the sugar has dissolved and all the milk has been absorbed.
  • Add ghee and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add the slightly crushed cardamoms and the raisins. Mix well.
  • Remove thecarrot halwa from heat and arrange in a serving dish. Garnish with almonds and pistachios. Serve cold, hot or at room temperature.

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