Gajar ka Halwa, Carrot Halwa
by Tarla Dalal
gajar ka halwa with khoya | carrot halwa | authentic gajar ka halwa | with 14 amazing images.
Our gajar ka halwa with khoya is a Punjabi carrot halwa recipe. Many a shortcut there might be, but sometimes the traditional method of making a mithai yields the richest taste! This authentic recipe of authentic gajar ka halwa proves that!
gajar ka halwa with khoya is made with grated carrots, khoya, milk, dry fruits and ghee, this halwa has a divine taste and aroma that take you to another world.
Tips for gajar ka halwa with khoya. 1. Make use of tender, juicy, firm red carrots to get that naturally sweet gajar ka halwa. 2. You can add more or less sugar as per the sweetness you prefer. 3. Add the mava. It adds a rich, creamy texture to carrot halwa. 4. Garnish gajar halwa with almond slivers. Other dried fruits like raisins, cashew nuts, pistachios can also be added.
This famous Punjabi carrot halwa is prepared in households all over India for offering to God on puja days as well as to celebrate festivals and weddings.
gajar ka halwa with khoya on it's own, but to make it more exciting have it with Rabri or Vanilla Ice-cream.
Learn to make gajar ka halwa with khoya | carrot halwa | authentic gajar ka halwa | with step by step photos below.
Gajar ka Halwa, Carrot Halwa recipe - How to make Gajar ka Halwa, Carrot Halwa
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Makes 3 servings
For Gajar ka Halwa
3 cups grated carrot
1/4 cup melted ghee
5 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup crumbled mawa (khoya)
1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
For The Garnish
2 tbsp almond (badam) slivers
For gajar ka halwa
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- To make {span class="bold1"}gajar ka halwa{/span}, heat the ghee in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the carrots, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 6 to 8 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the mava, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the cardamom powder and mix well.
- Garnish {span class="bold1"}gajar ka halwa{/span} with almond slivers and serve warm or store refrigerated in an air-tight container till serving.
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What is a halwa?
- What is Halwa? An Indian mithai with a soft, fudge-like texture, the halwa just slides down your throat and warms your soul! One of the all-time favourite Indian sweets, halwa is made for any and every occasion, and sometimes for no reason at all.
- Halwa can be made with roasted flour, grated veggies or mashed fruits. The key ingredient is essentially cooked with sugar and ghee to get a soft, luscious, heartwarming sweet dish, resplendent with the aroma of ghee and Indian spices like cardamom.
- You can smell a classic halwa even before you see it – that means it has been done right. Halwas are made all over India. While some like the Sooji ka Halwa, Moong Dal Halwa, Badam Halwa and Carrot Halwa are popular all over the country, each region has its specialty too, like the Wheat Halwa of Tamil Nadu, which is made with the milk extracted from soaked wheat! Halwas, unlike sheeras and kheers are usually slow-cooked to get a rich taste.
- Even a small portion is enough to satisfy your sweet tooth. However, there are quick-fix versions that you can cook in a jiffy too. So, worry not. The Moong Dal Halwa and Chana Dal Halwa are typical examples of slow-cooked halwas. Although there might be quick workarounds for these, the slow versions taste better because the dal loses its raw smell and imbibes a rich taste only when you cook it in a heavy-bottomed vessel for a while.
- On the other hand, those like the Gajar ka Halwa and Doodhi Halwa can be made quite quickly using a pressure cooker. You can make halwa out of rich ingredients like the Walnut Halwa or Badam Halwa, of course only to be enjoyed occasionally. You may also make healthy treats like the Low Fat Carrot Halwa and Shakarkand ka Halwa, which capitalize on the natural sweetness of the ingredients to reduce the amount of sugar required. The resulting halwas are relatively healthy, and can be enjoyed occasionally even by those with blood pressure or other health conditions.
- Halwas like the Shakarkand ka Halwa and Singhada Sheera can be enjoyed even on fasting days. Jhat-Pat Halwa for a simple puja at home, Anjeer Halwa to celebrate a victory, and Peach Halwa to delight your kids in the evening… there is a halwa for each day of the month, and more! Check out our collection of 100+ halwa recipes.
How to make gajar ka halwa
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Before we begin making the quick Gajar Halwa, clean and wash the carrots. Make use of tender, juicy, firm red carrots to get that naturally sweet gajar ka halwa.
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Peel it using a scraper and discard the skin. To get 2 cups of grated carrot we have used 4 medium-sized carrots.
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Grate the carrots using a box grater. You can use the shredding disc on your food processor but do not grind the carrots in a blender. Keep aside.
- Also, we crumble the mawa and chop almonds.
- Assemble all the ingredients for gajar ka halwa.
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To prepare carrot halwa, heat the ghee in a deep non-stick kadhai. Ghee imparts a wonderful flavor to the gajar halwa.
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Add the carrots.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 6 to 8 minutes, while stirring continuously. You will notice it will turn soft and change color slightly.
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Add sugar. You can add more or less sugar as per the sweetness you prefer.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
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Add the mava. It adds a rich, creamy texture to carrot halwa. Learn Khoya Or Mawa at home.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
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Add cardamom powder to perk up the flavor and make carrot pudding aromatic.
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Mix well and gajar ka halwa with khoya is ready.
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Garnish gajar halwa with almond slivers. Other dried fruits like raisins, cashew nuts, pistachios can also be added.
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You can serve gajar ka halwa with khoya | Punjabi carrot halwa | authentic gajar ka halwa | warm or store refrigerated in an air-tight container till serving.
Tips for gajar ka halwa with khoya
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Make use of tender, juicy, firm red carrots to get that naturally sweet gajar ka halwa.
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You can add more or less sugar as per the sweetness you prefer.
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Add the mava. It adds a rich, creamy texture to carrot halwa.
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Garnish gajar halwa with almond slivers. Other dried fruits like raisins, cashew nuts, pistachios can also be added.
| Energy | 386 cal |
| Protein | 5.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 41.8 g |
| Fiber | 3.9 g |
| Fat | 21.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1837 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 13.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 299.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 567.2 mg |
| Sodium | 31.3 mg |
| Potassium | 95 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
I am very impressed with the style you have explained to make gajar ka halwa with mawa. A very tasty dish with less sugar. The time taken to make this was less than 15 mins. It was very yummy 😋. Thank you 💗
I tried this recipe with beetroot instead of carrots and it was a super-duper hit with family and friends. Thank you very much for posting this recipe.
Hi Auntie, my husband love this. Thank you so much for the recipe.
Hi Whenever I make Gajar halawa , during process only it becomes very dark black in color like taar It tastes better but looks horrible I tried normal and non stick vessels but same result Why this happens please advice me and please give me suggestions .... Regard
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OMG this halwa just tastes delicious. It just melts in the mouth. The sweetness is just perfect. The mava adds an additional flavour to this gajar ka halwa which is just irresistible.
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