Taste Shahi

Gajrela – Carrot Halwa – Gajar Halwa
Table of Contents
1).Ingredients
2).Steps
Ingredients
Prep & Cook Time Type Flavour
30 minutes + 40 minutes Punjabi Sweet
Course Dietary Pattern Serving
Dessert Lacto-veg, Vegetarian, Includes dairy, No eggs, No meat
6
  • Preparation
    1. 1 kg Carrots (cleaned, peeled, and grated)
    2. 4 tablespoons Clarified butter (ghee)
    3. 3/4 cup Sugar
    4. 200 grams Khoya / Mawa (thickened milk solids)
    5. 1/2 cup Cashews
    6. 1/2 cup Almonds
Steps

Preparation

  1. Wash and peel the carrots. Grate them and keep aside.
  2. Chop the cashews and almonds into small pieces. Roast them in one-quarter of the ghee on a low flame for about a minute. Keep aside.
  3. Grate the khoya / mawa and keep aside.

Cooking

  1. Cook the grated carrots with 2 tablespoons of water in a pressure cooker until one whistle.
  2. Allow the steam to release naturally, then open the cooker carefully.
  3. Transfer the cooked carrots to a deep pan or wok.
  4. Cook on a medium-low flame until all the moisture evaporates. Do not stir too much, as this may mash the carrots.
  5. Add the remaining ghee and roast the carrots for about 5 minutes.
  6. Add sugar and cook until all the moisture evaporates again.
  7. Add the roasted dry fruits and mix well.
  8. Add the grated khoya / mawa and cook until rest of moisture also evaporates.
  9. The halwa is ready to serve. Enjoy it hot or once it has cooled down.
Gajar ka halwa, also known as Gajrela, is a classic North Indian carrot pudding traditionally prepared by slow-cooking freshly grated red carrots with full-fat milk, sugar, and ghee. It is a popular winter dessert and is often served during festivals such as Diwali and Holi.