Traditional Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe

Gajar ka halwa / Carrot halwa

Traditional Gajar Ka Halwa

Ingredients:

 

  • 1 kg fresh carrots (grated)

  • 1 liter full-fat milk

  • 4 tbsp ghee

  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar

  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder

  • 10–12 cashews

  • 10–12 almonds

  • 2 tbsp raisins

  • Optional: khoya/mawa for richer taste

Method:  

1. Prepare the Carrots

Wash, peel, and grate the carrots.

Fresh red carrots work best for authentic flavor.

2. Cook with Milk

Add grated carrots and milk to a heavy pan.

Cook on medium heat:

  • Stir occasionally

  • Let milk reduce completely

This gives the halwa its creamy texture.

3. Add Ghee & Sugar

Once milk is absorbed:

  • Add ghee

  • Add sugar

Cook until mixture thickens and turns glossy.

4. Add Flavor

  • cardamom powder

  • raisins

  • chopped nuts

(Optional: add crumbled khoya for extra richness.)

5. Roast Slightly

Cook another 5–10 minutes in ghee for deep flavor.

Serve:

  • Warm in winter ❄️

  • Chilled in summer ☀️

Top with:

  • pistachios

  • almonds

  • silver leaf (optional)

Pro Tips

    • Slow cooking gives best taste

    • Use full-fat milk

    • Add condensed milk for quicker version

    • Desi ghee improves aroma greatly