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    Home » Indian Mithai » Gajar no Halvo | Gajar Halwa

    Gajar no Halvo | Gajar Halwa

    Published On December 20, 2022 by Aayushi Patel This Post May Contain Affiliate Links

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    Gajar no Halvo is a decadent Indian sweet pudding made with carrots slow-cooked with milk and scented with freshly ground cardamom.

    Carrots are in full bounty in the winter. I remember how lush and gorgeous the red carrots would be seen at the farmers market, back in the day when I would go shopping with my mother. She would buy 2kgs of carrots and make a big batch of this halvo for all our family and friends. It is a true labor of love, as she says.

    The carrots are peeled, washed, and shredded. She then squeezes the excess water from the carrots. And then its time to cook this hearty and very comforting gajar no halvo.

    Gajar Halwa | Gajar no Halvo

    I may sound biased, but hey it is true. My mom makes the best gajar halwa. I really only like this dessert made by my mom. I only started making it a couple of years back, as it will take me back to mom's kitchen. The house would be perfumed with the sweet smell of caramelized carrots cooking in milk, scented with freshly ground cardamom.

    What is Gajar Halwa?

    Gajar Halwa simply translates to Indian Carrot Pudding.

    This Indian Mithai makes an ardent appearance in our home. It only takes a few pantry staple ingredients to make this humble yet hearty Indian Mithai. The carrots are toasted in ghee and caramelized, and then slow-cooked in milk. The carrots are cooked until the milk evaporates, and we are left with only milk solids. My mom adds fresh malai to her halwa to add creaminess. In the end, the halwa is sweetened with sugar and perfumed with freshly ground cardamom. I like to serve it warm. This gajar no halvo is melt in mouth delicious.

    Is this Recipe Vegan?

    My recipe uses ghee and milk, so this recipe is not vegan. If you want to make the gajar halwa vegan, it will need a completely different recipe. The ingredients and method to make the halwa in this recipe will unfortunately not work.

    Ingredients To Make Gajar no Halvo

    • Ghee - I love to use ghee as the fat for this recipe. The nutty aroma that ghee renders in Indian Mithai is just unbeatable.
    • Nuts and Dried Fruits - You can use nuts of your choice. I like to use a combination of cashews, pistachios, almonds and golden raisins.
    • Carrots - Traditionally speaking, India gets a bounty of beautiful red carrots during the winter season. In the US, we normally get Orange Carrots, so I would say use whatever is available in the market during the season.
    • Milk - Use Whole Milk for this recipe. Do not substitute this. You need the fat in the milk in order to make a delectable gajar ka halwa. We will be slow cooking the carrots in milk, to let the milk evaporate and essentially leave us with deliciously creamy Mawa (Khoya).
    • Fresh Malai/ Milk Powder - This elevates the creaminess of the halwa and leaves us a beautiful melt-in-mouth texture.
    • Sugar - Castor sugar is added to the halwa once the milk evaporates. To make it healthy you can also use coconut palm sugar.
    • Green Cardamom - Fresh pounded green cardamom is added to scent the halwa with its sweet and earthy taste and aroma.
    • Optional Ingredients - You can add a bit of saffron and rose water in the end, if you like the floral notes in your halwa. I don't prefer to add these so my recipe will not have these ingredients.
    Gajar Halwa, Gajar no Halvo

    Expert Tips to Make Gajar no Halvo

    I have tested this recipe I don't even know how many times now. Here are a few things that will help you perfect this recipe.

    • A watery Gajar Halwa holds the biggest disappointment in my opinion. There are no shortcuts to making this delectable Indian Mithai. You want to squeeze the excess water from the carrots after shredding them. Preserve the carrot water, add it to your smoothies, or cook rice with this water.
    • Use good quality whole milk. If you are in the bay area, and if you can get your hands on Straus Milk, get it. It is perfect to make kheer and halwa. It is so creamy, with extra fat and fresh malai.
    • Please don't buy the pre-shredded carrots. The cut is too thick, and long to make the halwa.
    • SLOW COOKING is the key. Cook on a medium-low flame. The result will be worth it. Keep stirring every now and then.
    • Use good quality cardamom. It should perfume your halwa beautifully.

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    Gajar Halwa | Gajar no Halvo

    Gajar Halwa | Gajar no Halvo

    Gajar no Halvo is a decadent Indian Carrot Pudding, perfumed with sweet notes of freshly ground cardamom. Gajar Halwa is a must during winter
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Hindu
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 359kcal
    Author: Aayushi Patel

    Equipment

    • 1 Food Processor / Shredder
    • 1 Heavy Bottom Pot Prefrebaly Non-Stick
    • 1 Silicon Spatula

    Ingredients

    • 9-10 Carrots 4 cups of Shredded Carrots
    • 1/3 Cup Ghee Melted
    • 10-12 Cashews
    • 8-10 Pistachios
    • 10 -12 Golden Raisins
    • 4 Cups Milk
    • 1/4 Cup Milk Powder or 2 Tbsp Fresh Malai
    • 1 Tsp Cardamom Powder
    • 10-12 Tbsp Castor Sugar

    Instructions

    • Wash and Peel the carrots. Now using a grater attachment in your food processor grate the carrots. If you don't have a food processor, grate the carrots using a grater.
    • Hand press the grated carrots to get rid of any excess water. Don't throw away the water, use it in cooking your rice or lentils, or in your smoothies. Keep it aside.
    • In a heavy bottom pot, on a medium low flame, add melted ghee, and next add in the nuts and raisins. Roast them until golden. Take the nuts out of the pot and put them in a separate plate.
    • Now to the pot, add the grated carrots. Toast them well with ghee, for carrots to absorb the nuttiness of ghee. Sauté for 2-3 minutes on a low flame.
    • Next add in the milk. Bring the carrots and milk to a simmer. Stir every now and then, to make sure the milk doesn't burn or stick to the pot.
    • When the milk reduces to about 70% add milk powder, sugar, and cardamom.
    • Mix well and let it simmer again until all the milk has evaporated completely. Keep stirring every 2-3 minutes to avoid burning.
    • Once the milk has evaporated completely, Add the toasted nuts and turn off the stove.
    • Garnish the halwa with slivered nuts of your choice and serve it warm, hot or cold.

    Notes

    • Use fresh, juicy and tender carrots for the best taste to make this halwa. 
    • This halwa stays fresh in the refrigerator for 10-12 days. 
    • Use full fat/ whole milk only. 
    • Do not leave the halwa unattended. The ingredients can stick to the bottom of the pot and burn. 
    • Use nuts and dried fruits of your choice. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 584IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 377mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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• 1 Tbsp White Distilled Vinegar
• 1 Tsp Chings Red Chili Sauce
• 1 Tsp Ketchup
• 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1 Tsp Crushed Black Pepper
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 1.5 Tbsp Sesame Oil
• 5 cloves Garlic
• 1 Inch Ginger
• 1-2 Thai Green Chilies
• 6 Scaliion Heads
• 3/4 Cup Finely Chopped Onions
• 1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Green Bell Pepper
• 1/2 Cup Water
• 1/2 Tbsp Cornstarch 
• 1/4 Cup Water

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• 3/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
• 1/2 Cup Cornstarch 
• 1 Tsp Red Chili Powder 
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 1 Tbsp Ginger Garlic green Chili Paste
• 150 ml Water
🌱Steps🌱
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2.Chop the ginger, garlic, green chilies, scallions, onions and bell peppers. Put them aside. 
3. Prep the sauce mix. Add soy sauce, Gochujang sauce, white vinegar, red chili sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, salt and black pepper. Mix well. 
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2. Add the cauliflower florets. Coat them with the batter using your hands. 
3. Heat the oil and once hot deep fry them. Once you are done, add the cauliflower florets in the oil again to crisp them up on high flame. 
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    🌶️Athela Marcha🌶️ Instant Chili pickle

    Athela marcha was my dada’s favorite pickle, and I definitely share the same love for athela marcha as him. You need a handful of ingredients to make this instant chili pickle, and trust me it is a flavor bomb!

    The full Detailed recipe is on the blog. And link is in my bio.
    Direct link here

    https://thewhiskaddict.com/2023/02/16/athela-marcha/

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    📌 Gobi Manchurian 📌

    🌱Recipe 🌱

    Prep the ingredients first for the sauce

    • 2 Tbsp Soy
    • 1 Tsp Gochujang Sauce (any chili paste)
    • 1 Tbsp White Distilled Vinegar
    • 1 Tsp Chings Red Chili Sauce
    • 1 Tsp Ketchup
    • 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
    • 1 Tsp Crushed Black Pepper
    • 1 Tsp Salt
    • 1.5 Tbsp Sesame Oil
    • 5 cloves Garlic
    • 1 Inch Ginger
    • 1-2 Thai Green Chilies
    • 6 Scaliion Heads
    • 3/4 Cup Finely Chopped Onions
    • 1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Green Bell Pepper
    • 1/2 Cup Water
    • 1/2 Tbsp Cornstarch
    • 1/4 Cup Water

    Prep The Cauliflower

    • 4 Heaping Cups Cauliflower Florets
    • 3/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
    • 1/2 Cup Cornstarch
    • 1 Tsp Red Chili Powder
    • 1 Tsp Salt
    • 1 Tbsp Ginger Garlic green Chili Paste
    • 150 ml Water
    🌱Steps🌱
    1. Cut the Cauliflower into bite sized florets. Wash them. And keep them aside.
    2.Chop the ginger, garlic, green chilies, scallions, onions and bell peppers. Put them aside.
    3. Prep the sauce mix. Add soy sauce, Gochujang sauce, white vinegar, red chili sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, salt and black pepper. Mix well.
    4. Add sesame oil to a wok. Add finely chopped ginger, garlic and green chilies. Let them turn golden. Add chopped scallion heads. Add finely chopped onions, and green bell peppers. Add the sauce mix. Add water. Bring it to a boil. Then mix cornstarch and water. Mix it well and add it to the sauce. Turn off the stove once the sauce thickens.
    🌱Make the batter for cauliflower florets🌱
    1. Add all purpose flour, cornstarch, red chili powder, salt, garlic ginger and green chili paste. Add little water at a time and whisk to make a smooth batter.
    2. Add the cauliflower florets. Coat them with the batter using your hands.
    3. Heat the oil and once hot deep fry them. Once you are done, add the cauliflower florets in the oil again to crisp them up on high flame.
    Or 3. Airfry the Cauliflower Florets at 350F for 12-15 mins. Roast then at 400 F for 5-7 mins. Mix the cauliflower florets in the sauce. Serve hot!

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    IDLI PODI

    An absolute must have condiment for my pantry! Ajay and I love a generous sprinkle of podi on not only Idlis and rice but also dhoklas and rice! It adds so much depth of flavor to the leftovers!

    Idli podi has many names, and many versions. It is very versatile to play around with the ingredients! I have always loved this version so much! It is simple, made with chana dal, urad dal, dried red chilies, hing and shredded coconut. Detailed recipe is link in my bio. Direct link here

    https://thewhiskaddict.com/2021/02/07/chutney-podi-spiced-lentil-powder/

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    📌Air Fried Idlis📌

    So many of you requested me to show you how I make air fried crispy idlis. Here’s how. But before that, my biggest tip to make these idlis is to use leftover idlis.

    I am using 6 leftover idlis, and for it I used 1 Tbsp oil. Lay them in a single layer in the air fryer, this will help them crisp up evenly.

    1. Cut the leftover idlis into equal sized wedges.
    2. Add them to a mixing bowl and add oil. Mix it with your hands.
    3. Preheat the Air Fryer on Roast setting for 400F for 1 minute.
    4. Air fry the idlis in 2 batches, Add the idlis in a single layer and roast them at 400F for 12 mins. Give it a shake at 6 mins mark to make sure idlis crisp evenly.

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    📌Chatapate Plantain Fries📌

    Ingredients

    • 5 Mini Green Bananas / Plantains
    • 1.5 Tbsp Oil
    • 1/2 Tsp Red Chili Powder
    • 1/4 Tsp Turmeric
    • 1/2 Tsp cumin Coriander Powder
    • 1/2 Tsp Curry Powder
    • 1/2 Tsp Achari Masala
    • 1/4 Tsp Chaat Masala
    • 1/2 Tsp Salt
    • 1 Tbsp Chopped Cilantro

    Peel the plantain skin using a peeler. Cut the plantains into halves, and then cut them into equally sized wedges. Now in a mixing bowl add all the powdered spices. Add oil and create a marinade. To this add the plantain wedges. Coat them well in the marinade using your hands. Now preheat the airfryer for 1-2 minutes at 400F or 200C. Add the fries to the air fryer basket and air fry for 12 mins. Give these a quick shake at 6 mins to make sure they cook evenly. Enjoy!

    #plantain #plantains #greenbanana #easyrecipes #plantainfries #snacksonsnacks #crispyfries #airfryerrecipes #trendingreels #easyrecipe #under10k #reelsinstagram #gujaratifood #gujju #gujjugram #gujjuthings #indianfood #plantbasedindia #plantbased #glutenfreerecipes #veganrecipeshare #eatyourveggies #vegetariandilli #reelsrecipe #recipeshare #recipeoftheday #delicious #tastemademedoit

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    Sabr (patience) something that I never knew existed in me. Sabr is hard, yet it is beautiful. Beautiful when you get to tell your story.

    I never questioned once why me, when I went through losses, failed infertility treatments, bleeding disorders, and declining health. Until Inaaya was taken to the NICU to a completely different hospital. That’s when I asked why her. There is still so much that I haven’t shared. But, yet the only thing that helped me sail through everything was patience, my will to take one day at a time. Through all the downfalls, I have risen stronger, wiser, more confident, but most of all grateful for the ones who truly never left my side.

    I am glad I shared my infertility and IVF journey. It has helped so many of you and me. It is a true honor for me to read your stories, to see the photos to your miracle babies, and so many of you messaged me encouraging words with your own experiences with NICU.

    So if you are going through any hard times, things get better. Have faith in time. It is easy to say than do, but I have been there on the path of grief a couple of times now. Time will bring you the things you deserve. If you are grieving, time will help you teach to live with it, channel it. It might take some help from an outsider. I am proud of myself to seek therapy when I needed it. It has helped me channel my big emotions and very big feelings in the right way. I still have my days, when I spend all my time in bed, watching tv endlessly, eating in bed, tears rolling out for reasons I can’t explain. But I am have gotten better since past couple years. My two girls, Luna and Inaaya never fail to show me love, kindness and grace.

    If you are new here, and you want to read MY JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE,

    Direct Link is here , https://thewhiskaddict.com/category/my-journey-through-life/

    #solitude #chailovers #tealover #subah #nashta #gharkakhana #cuttingchai #chaitime #chailove #shayarioftheday #inspiringquotes #patiencequotes #infertilityjourney #ivfsuccess #ivfsupport #ivfwarrior #reeloftheday #thoughtsforlife #urduthoughts #sabr #lifelessons #viralreels #reelsindia #indianmomblogger #desimom #indianfoodbloggers #indianmom

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    Matar Paneer and Garam Garam Tandoori Roti! A meal that will always be my favorite and nostalgic. My mom used to make matar paneer, whenever I would invite my friends over, or she wants to treat us for a restaurant style dinner at home. This matar paneer is so easy to make and so delicious!

    📌Recipe📌

    🌱 For the Curry Base

    • 1 Tbsp Oil
    • 1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 2 Green Cardamoms
    • 1 Bay Leaf
    • 1 Small Cinnamon Stick
    • 1 Dried Red Chili
    • 1 Medium Onion Sliced
    • 1 Big RomaTomato Sliced
    • 4-5 Garlic cloves chopped
    • 1/2 Inch ginger chopped
    • 1 Tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
    • 1/2 Tsp Dhanyajeera Powder
    • 1/4 Tsp Turmeric
    • 1 Tsp Salt
    • 8-10 Cashews

    For The Curry

    • 2 Tbsp Butter
    • 1 Tsp Kashmiri Ted Chili Powder
    • 1 Tsp Salt
    • 250 Gms Paneer Cubed
    • 1/2 Cup Fresh/ Frozen Green Peas
    • 1 Tsp Garam Masala
    • 1 Tsp Crushed Kasuri Methi
    • Adjust Salt if needed

    📌 step by step📌

    1. To a frying pan add oil, cumin seeds, dried red chili, green cardamom, bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Let the cumin seeds splutter and add sliced onions. 2. Saute the onions until they soften and add ginger garlic. Saute everything until golden brown.
    3. Add chopped tomatoes, red chili powder, dhanyajeera turmeric, salt and cashews. Cook until tomatoes soften.
    4. Let it cool down. Take the bay leaf out. And now add the prepared masala to a blender. Blend into a curry base.
    5. Add butter to the pan. To this add kashmiri red chili powder, and add the preppared curry base. Add splash of water to adjust the consistency.
    6. Add a tsp of sugar to balance the flavors. And adjust the salt.
    7. Let it cook for a minute and add cubed paneer and peas. I like to soak store bought paneer in hot water for 10-15 mins before adding it to the curries. This makes the paneer very soft.
    8. Add garam masala and kasuri methi. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and cream.
    9. Serve hot!

    #matarpaneer #paneertikka #paneerrecipes #paneer #easypaneerrecipes #restaurantstyle #easyrecipesathome #paneerbuttermasala #punjabikhana #northindianfood #paneerlove #delhifoodie #indianfoodlovers #indianfoodrecipes #tastemademedoit #gharkakhana #comfortfood #indiareels #explorepage

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    🌱Ponkh Chaat 🌱

    The supple tender sorghum when spiced with cilantro mint chutney and seasoned with chaat masala, and lime juice, this refreshing snack is so easy to make and which is healthy, nutritious and delicious!

    #ponkh #ponk #tendersorghum #tenderjowar #jowar #jowarrecipe #snacktime #easysnacks #vegansnackideas #vegansnacks #plantbased #highfibre #complexcarbs #healthysnackideas #healthysnacking #5minsnack #reelsindia #indianplantcommunity #plantbasednutrition #viralreels #gujarati #gujaratifood #gujjus #gujjulove #gujjuness #surtifood #surti

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    Life isn’t easy on any of us. We all battle our own struggles and this was mine. Inaaya is my fierce and warrior child. She was worth the wait. She came into my life when I needed her the most. When I was broken to the point where healing didn’t seem to be in the horizon. She knows to constantly remind of the love I craved for years. Inaaya means gift of god. She is the light of our lives, she is my light at the end of a very dark tunnel. Someone has rightly said, a quote I go back to again and again.

    “You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only option“

    If you are in a similar situation as I was, know that there is light at the end of tunnel, and everything happens for a reason.

    #infertilityjourney #infertilitysupport #ivfjourney #ivfsuccess #ivfpregnancy #ivfcommunity #ivfwarrior #ivfbaby #ivfbabies #momanddaughter #momanddaughter #motherdaughter #browngirls #pinkvilla #shethepeople #mamasjaan

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