Gajar Ka Halwa (Slow Cooked)
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Gajar Ka Halwa (Slow Cooked)
Authentic North India · Restaurant Style

Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe(Slow Cooked)

Pure Veg📍North India🍽️Dessert⏱️45 mins⚡Medium👥Serves 4Dessert
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Gajar Ka Halwa (Slow Cooked) is an authentic North India Dessert celebrated for its traditional flavors. Made with 7 metric-measured ingredients (including Red Carrots (Grated finely), Full Cream Milk, Pure Desi Ghee, Sugar, Mawa / Khoya), this recipe takes approximately 45 mins to prepare and serves 4. On Shopvora, you can scale servings and order all ingredients in one click directly to your Swiggy Instamart cart for 10-15 minute doorstep delivery.

Ingredients for Gajar Ka Halwa (Slow Cooked)

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1
Red Carrots (Grated finely)
1 kg
2
Full Cream Milk
1 Litre
3
Pure Desi Ghee
6 tbsp (80 g)
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4
Sugar
1.5 cups (300 g)
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5
Mawa / Khoya
150 g
6
Cashews & Almonds sliced
1/3 cup
7
Cardamom Powder (Elaichi)
1 tsp
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Wash, peel, and grate fresh red winter carrots finely.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Wash, peel, and grate fresh red winter carrots finely.
2
In a heavy-bottomed kadai, add grated carrots and full cream milk. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until all milk is absorbed and carrots turn soft (about 35 mins).
3
Add pure desi ghee and roast the halwa continuously on medium-low flame for 15 minutes until rich aroma develops.
4
Add sugar and mix well. The halwa will loosen; keep stirring until moisture evaporates and ghee separates.
5
Stir in crumbled mawa (khoya) and cardamom powder.
6
Garnish with golden fried cashews, almonds, and pistachios in ghee. Serve warm.
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Chef's Secrets & Pro Cooking Tips

Professional culinary techniques for restaurant-quality Gajar Ka Halwa (Slow Cooked) at home

1

Slow Ghee Roasting

Roast flours or semolina on low flame with patience until aromatic and golden. Rushing the roasting stage leaves a raw starch aftertaste.

2

Freshly Crushed Cardamom Only

Avoid pre-ground cardamom powder that has lost its volatile terpenes. Crush green cardamom seeds freshly with a pinch of sugar in a mortar and pestle.

3

Sugar Timing

Never add sugar until the main base (semolina, lentils, or carrots) is fully tender, as sugar prevents starches from softening properly.

🥗Nutritional Breakdown

Estimated nutritional facts per serving (based on 4 servings)

Nutrient Dense
Calories
341kcal
18% DV
Protein
10g
20% DV
Carbs
51g
19% DV
Fat
17g
22% DV
Fiber
7g
25% DV
Sodium
501mg
22% DV

* Percent Daily Values (% DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie reference diet. Actual nutritional requirements may differ based on age, gender, and physical activity level.

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Culinary Tags

#Gajar Halwa#Halwa#Dessert#Festive#Winter#North Indian
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Frequently Asked Questions & Cooking Guide

Answers to common questions about preparing, storing, and customizing Gajar Ka Halwa (Slow Cooked)

Allow the prepared Gajar Ka Halwa (Slow Cooked) to cool completely to room temperature. Transfer into an airtight glass or BPA-free container and refrigerate at 4°C or below for up to 3 to 4 days. Reheat gently in a covered pan over low heat or microwave with a splash of water to restore authentic moisture and aroma.

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