How to make Gajar ka halwa (carrot pudding)
Impress your friends and family with this scrumptious Indian dessert, Gajar ka halwa. In English it means 'carrot pudding', so have a guess what the main ingredient is...
- 3-4 medium carrots
- 475ml milk
- 4 tbsp of ghee or butter
- 95g sugar
- handful of chopped pistachios (optional)
Method
1. With help from a grown up, grate your carrots
2. Pour the milk in to a deep saucepan, add the grated carrot and stir until until fully mixed
3. Cook on a medium heat until the mixture has reduced by 75%. This should take around 15 minutes
4. Add the ghee (or butter) and the sugar to your saucepan and mix together
5. Scoop into a bowl and sprinkle over some chopped pistachio nuts (or another nut you like!)
6. Tuck in!
Did you have a go?
Do you have a new found love for carrots? Or perhaps you've added your own tasty toppings! Let us know in the comments below...🥕🧡
Want to make some more delicious Indian street food? Check out this really easy potato dish called Aloo tikki!
