Easy Gajar Halwa

Steps

1. 1.

   1.

   Grate The Carrots** Peel and grate carrots on the fine side. Squeeze out a little excess water if they look very wet. Keeps the cook time shorter.

2. 2.

   Toast The Nuts

   Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a small pan. Fry almonds, cashews, and raisins until golden and the raisins puff. Set aside.

3. 3.

   Cook Carrots In Milk

   In a heavy kadhai or wide pot, warm the remaining ghee on medium. Add grated carrots. Stir 4–5 minutes until they look slightly soft and smell sweet. Pour in milk and saffron if using. Bring to a simmer.

4. 4.

   Reduce Slow

   Cook on medium-low, stirring often, 25–35 minutes until the milk thickens and mostly absorbs. Do not walk away; milk sticks and scorches.

5. 5.

   Sweeten Easy Gajar Halwa

   Add sugar and crushed cardamom. The mix will loosen again as sugar melts. Cook another 8–10 minutes until it looks glossy and leaves the sides of the pan. Stir in most of the toasted nuts.

6. 6.

   Finish And Serve

   Rest 5 minutes. Serve warm topped with remaining nuts. A scoop of vanilla ice cream next to it is not traditional and I do it anyway.