Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe – Pakistani Carrot Dessert

Gajar ka halwa is a comforting carrot dessert. Slow cooking helps the carrots soften and the milk reduce.

Ingredients

• 1 kg carrots, peeled and grated
• 1 litre full-fat milk
• ½ cup sugar, adjust to taste
• 3 tbsp ghee
• 3 green cardamom pods
• Chopped almonds and pistachios

Method

1. Add grated carrots and milk to a heavy pan. Simmer, stirring often, until the carrots soften and most of the milk evaporates.
2. Add sugar and cardamom. The mixture may loosen as the sugar melts.
3. Continue cooking until thick, then stir in ghee.
4. Cook a few more minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.
5. Garnish with nuts and serve warm or chilled.