Ingredients: Gajjar Ka Halwa( Carrot sweet dish)



 



1 pound carrots (gajjar)
1 litre skim milk(1% or 2 % or fat free)
1/4 cup koya
1 teaspoon Cardamom seeds
3/4 cup Water
3 tablespoons Ghee(Butter)
2 tablespoons Raisins/Currants
2 tablespoons Almonds(Badam)
2 tablespoons Pistachios
450 grams Sugar substitute/Splenda or any store brand

 




Preparation of carrot halwa :
  • Wash and grate the carrots. Soak the raisins in water for 30 minutes. Blanch and shred the nuts.
  • 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 for 1 hour stirring occasionally. Add sugar, mix well and cook till the sugar has dissolved and all the milk has been absorbed.
  • Add ghee and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add the slightly crushed cardamoms and the raisins. Mix well.
  • Remove the gajjar halwa from heat and arrange in a serving dish. Garnish with almonds and pistachios. Serve cold, hot or at room temperature.