One of the most loved and cooked desserts in Indian homes is Gajar ka Halwa – Carrot Pudding. Carrot pudding or Gajar ka Halwa is one of the popular Indian Desserts cooked in winter not just for its taste but also for many health benefits of carrots.
Carrot is a winter vegetable loaded with essential nutrients like antioxidants, carotenoids, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, lycopene, lutein, and fibers. Carrots help in digestion, maintain normal cholesterol, prevent heart disease, cure constipation, improve eyesight, aid in weight loss, lowers blood pressure as well as regulate proper blood.circulation. Carrots are used in cooking vegetables and rice dishes. In India, it is commonly used in biryanis, mixed vegetable sabji, soups as well as desserts.
Traditional Gajar Halwa is cooked in desi ghee ( clarified butter ), sugar, and whole milk enhanced with flavor and aroma of cardamom and saffron. Besides, it is also topped with the goodness of mixed dry fruits. It is cooked in an instant pot or pan on a very low flame with a lot of continuous stirring and standing. Carrot Pudding can also be cooked in condensed milk and mawa (khoa).
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Generally, grated carrots or ground carrots are used in Gajar ka halwa making but I usually prefer them chopped into small thin pieces to cook it in a pressure cooker. My version of the pressure cooker Carrot pudding recipe is quick and simple to make, which doesn’t require constant stirring and standing. So it’s a perfect dessert for sudden guests in the house and untimely cravings. Everyone in my house including my kids loves gajar halwa, so I regularly cook it in winter.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Enjoy this mouth-watering halwa in winter with your loved ones, friends, and family.
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