Carrot Halwa is a rich Indian pudding flavored with nuts and dried fruits. It is usually served warm. A scoup of vanilla icecream goes well with warm halwa.
Ingredients:
2 lb. Carrots washed and grated
1 cup whole milk
6 oz. Ajika Almond, Cardamom, Saffron Sugar
1 cup Ghee
2 tablespoons Raisins soaked and kept aside
2 tablespoons Pistachios crushed for the garnish
sugar to adjust in the end as per individual taste
Method:
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 stirring occasionally. Add the Ajika Almond, Cardamom, Saffron Sugar, mix well and cook till the all the milk has been absorbed.
Add ghee and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add raisins. Mix well.
Remove the halwa from heat and arrange in a serving dish. Garnish with pistachios. Serve cold, hot or at room temperature.
