Deepavali Recipes 2009 | Gajar ka Halwa

Deepavali (Diwali) 2009 is fast approaching. We plan to feature some exciting Deepavali recipes from around the world in this blog. So that you may try these Deepavali recipes for your family and friends.

Today, we feature a popular Indian sweet dish recipe that would be great for a Deepavali dessert dish. It is called the Gajar ka Halwa. This sweet dish is very popular during Deepavali in India.

This Deepavali recipe is a must try for you!

Deepavali Sweet Recipes
Gajar ka Halwa



Ingredients

450 grams Sugar or equivalent sweetner
1 teaspoon Cardamom seeds
3/4 cup Water
3 tablespoons Ghee
2 tablespoons Raisins
2 tablespoons Almonds
2 tablespoons Pistachios
1 kg Carrots
1 litre Milk
1 teaspoon Cardamom seeds
3/4 cup Water
3 tablespoons Ghee
2 tablespoons Raisins
2 tablespoons Almonds
2 tablespoons Pistachios
450 grams Sugar

Method

1) Wash and grate the carrots into fine shreds.

2) Soak the raisins in water for 30 minutes. Blanch and shred the nuts.

3) Put the water to boil, when it starts boiling add the grated carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes.

4) Add the milk. Cook on a low flame for 1 hour stirring occasionally. Make sure that the bottom doesn't stick to the pan.

5) Add sugar/sweetner, mix well and cook till it dissolves fully and all the milk is absorbed.

6) Add ghee and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add the slightly crushed cardamoms and the raisins.

7) Mix well. Remove from heat and arrange in a serving dish.

8) Garnish with almonds and pistachios. Serve cold, hot or at room temperature.

Try this Deepavali Recipe Today!
Gajar ka Halwa