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Gajar Ka Halwa

How to make Gajrela at home
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time3 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Author: Deeksha

Equipment

  • Heavy Bottom Kadai

Ingredients

  • 2 kg Carrots
  • 1 kg Full Fat Milk
  • 150 gm Mava, Khoya (evaporated milk solids)
  • cup Sugar
  • Some Cashew
  • Raisins
  • 2-3 tbsp Desi Ghee

Instructions

  • Firstly grate 2 kg of delhi carrots (red carrots) with the help of a food processor or manual grater.
  • When all carrots are grated then add all grated carrots and 1kg milk in the heavy bottom kadai.
  • Stir it in small intervals for 45-50 minutes on medium flame.
  • After 45-50 minutes you can notice that milk is completely observed in the carrots and carrots are getting little dark orangish in color.
  • Now it's time to add 1½ cup of sugar in it.
  • Then add khoya (Mava) in the kadai. Mix it well for 10 minutes.
  • After that add 2-3 tbsp of desi ghee and some dry fruits.
  • Mix it on low flame for 10-15 minutes.
  • Now, Gajar Ka Halwa is now ready to enjoy in chilly winters.