Weekend Special: Winter delicacy Gajar Ka Halwa

Want to warm your eyes, belly and heart on this cold winter weekend? Gajar ka halwa is an irresistible treat that can make your weekend really wondrous. It is one of the most popular Indian desserts. It is hot, sweet and delicious. Nothing can complete an enjoyable winter meal like hot Gajar ka halwa. Indulge and enjoy.

Preparation time: 20-25 minutes; Cooking time: 90 minutes; Serves: 5

Ingredients:

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Carrot                  1 kg

Milk                      1 litre

Khoya                  100 grams

Pure ghee            ½ cup

Sugar                    750 grams

Cashews               15

Almonds               15

Raisins                   30

Method:

Grate carrots and khoya separately.

Chop cashews and almonds.

Take a big and deep pan and put it on high flame.

Put grated carrots and milk together in it.

Keep stirring occasionally on high flame till milk starts boiling.

Put the gas on low flame and let it keep simmering till milk gets dry. It will take around an hour. Keep stirring occasionally.

Add sugar, khoya, pure ghee and dry fruits and let it cook for another half an hour on low flame.

The halwa will start leaving the sides of the pan.

Turn off the gas and serve hot.

Suggestion: You can store it in the refrigerator for a week in an airtight container. Just warm it before each serving.

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