Carrot Halwa Recipe | How to make Carrot Halwa the Simple Way

CARROT HALWA

INGREDIENTS:

1.      Carrot (shredded/grated)          -           500g

2.      Sugar                                       -           200g

3.      Milk                                         -           200ml

4.      Ghee                                        -           reqd. qty

5.      Ekaichi powder                        -           reqd. qty

6.      Cashew nuts (roasted)              -           reqd. qty

7.      Wheat flour                             -           40-50g

8.      Rose Water                              -           reqd. qty

(NOTE: All quantities are approximate).

STEPS:

1.      Add ghee in the hot cooker and fry the carrot (for 2-3mins) for removing the raw smell and taste.

2.      Add milk, then close the cooker and wait for 2-3 whistles.

3.      After that, in another pan add ghee (as required), and a small amount of wheat flour (2 spoons) and then add the cooked carrot and mix well.                                                                          (Note: Wheat flour is added to get the accurate consistency for halwa).

4.      Add sugar and mix well.

5.      Add 2 spoons elaichi powder and roasted cashew nuts and mix well.

6.      Finally add a drop of Rose water (not necessary! Added just for good smell and flavor), mix well till it hardens to a halwa consistency and then cool it.

Yummy CARROT HALWA is ready!!!