Carrot Pudding or Gajjar Halwa

Carrot Halwa is a rich Indian pudding flavored with nuts and dried fruits. It is usually served warm. A scoup of vanilla icecream goes well with warm halwa.

Ingredients:

• 2 lb. Carrots washed and grated
• 1 cup whole milk
• 6 oz. Ajika Almond, Cardamom, Saffron Sugar
• 1 cup Ghee
• 2 tablespoons Raisins soaked and kept aside
• 2 tablespoons Pistachios crushed for the garnish
• sugar to adjust in the end as per individual taste

Method:

• Put the water to boil, when it starts boiling add the grated carrots. 
• Cook for 5-7 minutes.
• Add the milk. Cook on a low flame stirring occasionally. 
• Add the Ajika Almond, Cardamom, Saffron Sugar, mix well and cook till the all the milk has been absorbed.
• Add ghee and simmer for 2-3 minutes. 
• Add raisins. Mix well.
• Remove the halwa from heat and arrange in a serving dish. 
• Garnish with  pistachios. Serve cold, hot or at room temperature.