Mom’s Recipe # 26 – Gajjar Halwa (Carrot Halwa)
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@thepeppercook
An easy recipe for a traditional Indian carrot-based dessert – a favourite across North Indian households.
4-6
1/2 kilogram carrots ( preferably red carrots )
1 black cardamom ( powdered )
100 grams khoya
150 grams sugar ( about 3/4 cup )
3 tablespoons almonds
3 tablespoons pistachios
6-8 strands saffron
3 tablespoons milk
12-15 raisins ( yellow )
3 green whole cardamom ( powdered )
1/4 cup water
1 black cardamom ( powdered )
100 grams khoya
150 grams sugar ( about 3/4 cup )
3 tablespoons almonds
3 tablespoons pistachios
6-8 strands saffron
3 tablespoons milk
12-15 raisins ( yellow )
3 green whole cardamom ( powdered )
1/4 cup water
Grate carrots. In a large wok, heat carrots with water and black cardamom. Cover and allow to steam on low heat for about 10 minutes until almost dry but moist.
Meanwhile, soak almonds and...
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
20607
Sodium
225mg
9% DV
Fat
157g
241% DV
Protein
63g
127% DV
Carbs
5309g
1806% DV
Fiber
75g
303% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
51g
258%
Polysaturated Fat
53g
333%
Monosaturated Fat
52g
325%
Cholesterol
55mg
18%
Sodium
225mg
9%
Potassium
2959mg
84%
Protein
63g
127%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
75g
303%
Sugar
4994g
9988%
Vitamin A
344IU
6%
Vitamin B6
51mg
2579%
Vitamin C
70mg
116%
Calcium
297mg
29%
Iron
12mg
67%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.