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Carrot Halwa (Gajar Ka Halwa)

Recipe by Kabita's Kitchen

A traditional Indian carrot halwa made with fresh red carrots, ghee, milk, sugar, nuts, and mawa. This festive sweet is rich, aromatic, and perfect for celebrations.

MediumIndianServes 8

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Source Video
29m
Prep
1h 5m
Cook
11m
Cleanup
1h 45m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$15.85
Total cost
$1.98
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Washing and peeling carrots to remove all soil.
  • Sautéing carrots in ghee until softened.
  • Reducing milk completely to achieve the right texture.
  • Incorporating mawa for richness.
  • Final addition of ghee for shine.

Safety Warnings

  • Hot ghee can splatter – keep a safe distance and use a splatter guard if needed.
  • Do not leave the pan unattended on high flame to avoid burning.

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