GAJAR KA HALWA

This is traditional method of making a mithai yields the richest taste! This authentic recipe of Gajar Halwa proves that! Made with grated carrots, milk, dry-fruits,  clarified butter and cream [sometimes khoya/mawa may be used]. This halwa has a divine taste and aroma that take you to another world. This famous sweet is prepared in households all over India for offering to God on pooja days as well as to celebrate festivals and weddings.

INGREDIENTS :

 2 kgs Fresh gajar [Carrot]
4-5 cups Sugar
Dry fruits
Clarified butter [Pure ghee]
Fresh cream [ malai ]
Cardamom powder 

Milk

PROCESS :

STEP 1 - Wash and grate the carrots . Mostly , pressure cook them with 2-3 cups of milk upto two whistles . Let it cool .

STEP 2 - After cooling put a deep pan on gas , put clarified butter [the quantity is upto you] . Add the pressure cooked carrots and cook it for minimum 1 hour on medium flame till the excess water from carrots should be cooked .

STEP 3 -  As it has becomes dry add sugar and fresh cream .Now again cook it for more time as the sugar firstly get melted but by continuous stirring .

STEP 4 - The halwa if starts leaving from the sides of the pan ,means it is ready . At this stage, add dry fruits and cardamom powder . Put the flame off . 

               Your delicious gajar halwa is ready . 

                Just serve it hot or cold , both versions have unique taste .

NOTE:

You can add khoya instead of malai/cream or with  malai/cream.