Spiced Indian Gajar Halwa with Cardamom and Cashew Nut
A sweet and fragrant Indian dessert made with grated carrots, cardamom, and cashews
Gajar Halwa is a classic Indian dessert known for its rich and sweet flavors, made from grated carrots simmered in milk and ghee, perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.
- 1 h 30 min
- 6
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Gajar Halwa
For the Garnish
Preparation
Prepping the Carrots
Peel and grate carrots
Peel and grate the carrots using a medium grater for an ideal texture.
Remove excess moisture
Ensure the grated carrots are free of excess moisture by patting with a paper towel.
Set aside carrots
Set aside for further use.
Preparing the Garnishes
Chop pistachios
Chop the pistachios finely for garnish.
Soak saffron
Soak the saffron strands in 2 tablespoons of warm milk to release their color.
Set aside garnishes
Set aside the garnishes for later.
Cooking Process
Simmering
Add the grated carrots and milk to a heavy-bottomed pan. Simmer on medium heat until the milk is mostly absorbed.
Flavoring
Stir in the ghee, sugar, cardamom, cashews, and raisins. Cook until the mixture thickens and the ghee starts separating from the halwa.
Finishing
Once thickened to your liking, remove from heat and prepare to serve hot.
Plating & Serving
Spiced Indian Gajar Halwa with Cardamom and Cashew Nut
Spiced Indian Gajar Halwa with Cardamom and Cashew Nut
Serve Warm
Serve the Gajar Halwa warm in dessert bowls, garnished with pistachios and saffron milk.