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Carrot Halwa

Juicy orange carrot come together in this South Asian halwa, flavoured with cardamom and saffron and simmered on the stove.

25 min · Serves 18 · Easy

Serves
18

Ingredients

Time
Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min · 25 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Peel and grate carrots. Put milk and carrots in a heavy saucepan. Boil till thick, stirring occasionally.

  2. 2

    Once it starts thickening, stir continuously. Add sugar and cook further till thickens. Add ghee, elaichi, saffron and colour.

  3. 3

    Stir on low heat till the mixture collects in a soft ball or the ghee oozes out. Serve hot, decorated with a chopped almond or pista.

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