Sanjeev Kapoor

Gajar Halwa

Warm carrot pudding

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Medium

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By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

  • About

Gajar halwa, or gajrela, as it is sometimes fondly called, is a famous sweet made in all Punjabi homes during winter. Some like it hot, some like it cold, some even like it nine days old! It refrigerates well, and some families always have a large tin of gajar halwa on hand.

Ingredients

  • 1½ tablespoons ghee
  • 4 medium carrots, grated
  • ½ cup

Method

  1. Place a nonstick heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat and add the ghee. When small bubbles appear at the bottom of the pan, add the carrots and sauté for 10 minutes or until the carrots are soft.
  2. Add the sugar and cook for 1 minute more. Add the cardamom and stir well. Add the khoya and cook for 1 minute or until it melts and mixes with the rest of the ingre