Gajrela/Gajar Ka Halwa/Carrot Halwa (Version 4.0)

We get the reddish variety of carrots (and inexpensive too) in this bleak season. This is the traditional Punjabi carrot halwa mainly prepared in the  winter season and also in grand and opulent Punjabi weddings.

Ingredients:
Grated carrots - 2.5 cups
Sugar - 3/4 cup (or as per taste)
Milk - 2 cups
Khoya (sweetened) - 1/4 cup (grated)
Green cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp.
Ghee (as needed)
Nuts and raisins

Method:
Add grated carrot in a non-stick pan. Pour milk and cook till the milk evaporates in low flame (this takes a lot of time).
Add the sugar and khoya. Let the sugar melt and allow to cook till it becomes thick.
Meanwhile roast the nuts and raisins (which I didn't add). Add this to the halwa. Add 2 tsp. of ghee and stir till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.

Enjoy warm or cold!!
Note: Peel the outer skin and grate the carrot.


Carrots

Sent off to "Flavours Of Punjab" event hosted by Pari and started by Nayna.

Posted in: Carrot, Diwali sweets, Sweet