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Gajar Halwa

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 500 g carrot(s), grated
  • 250 ml milk
  • 250 ml sweet cream
  • 2 tbsp raisins
  • 50 g ground almonds
  • 50 g cane sugar
  • 3 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 pinch of cinnamon powder

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 1 hour; Total time approx. 1 hour 15 minutes

Indian dessert

Bring the grated carrots, milk, cream, and raisins to a boil in a saucepan, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 45 minutes, stirring constantly. Then stir in the almonds, sugar, and ghee and simmer for another 15 minutes, stirring constantly. When the consistency has thickened and become pudding-like, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the spices. For garnish, sprinkle 2 teaspoons of chopped pistachios over the carrot pudding. This dessert is best enjoyed lukewarm.

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Written by John Myers

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