Gajar/Carrot Ka Halwa

One of the most popular Indian dessert, here's for you the 'Gajar ka Halwa' recipe. Known to have originated in Punjab, it is a delight during the winter months. Grated carrots, milk, sugar and nuts are stirred and cooked together.

Ingredients

• 2 cups thickly grated carrot
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 2 tbsp milk
• 4 tbsp sugar
• 4 tbsp mava (khoya)
• 1 tbsp raisins (kismis)
• 1 tbsp chopped almonds (badam)
• 1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder

Method

•     Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker; add the carrots and sauté on a medium flame    for 4 to 5    minutes, while stirring continuously.

•     Add the milk, mix well and pressure cook for 1 whistle.

•     Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.

•     Transfer into a broad non-stick pan, add the sugar, mix well and cook on a high  flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring continuously.

•     Add the mava, mix well and cook for more 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring  continuously.

•     Add the raisins, almonds and cardamom powder and cook for another 1 minute.

•     Serve hot or warm.