Best Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe in 10 steps

Ingredients – 1 kg fresh red carrots (grated) – 1.5 liter full-cream milk – 4 tablespoons ghee – 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste) – ½ cup khoya (mawa) – 10 cashews (chopped) – 10 almonds (sliced) – 2 tablespoons raisins – 1 teaspoon cardamom powder

Ingredients – Wash, peel and finely grate the carrots. Use juicy red carrots for the best gajar ka halwa recipe results. – Heat ghee in a heavy-bottom pan. Add grated carrots and sauté on medium heat for 5–7 minutes until the raw smell disappears. – Pour in the milk and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer. – Stir every few minutes so the milk does not stick or burn. – Cook until the milk reduces and thickens and coats the carrots.

Ingredients – Add sugar and mix well. The mixture will release moisture again — keep cooking until it thickens. – Add khoya and mix until it melts completely into the halwa. – Add cashews, almonds, raisins and cardamom powder. – Cook for another 3–5 minutes until glossy and rich. – Serve hot or warm.

- Serve it hot with vanilla ice cream for a modern dessert. - Serve it warm with extra nuts for a traditional experience. Chill it and cut into squares for parties. - This Best Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe tastes even better the next day as flavors mature.

- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. - Reheat on low heat or microwave before serving.