Gajar ka halwa with purti vanaspati

Gajar Ka Halwa

Ingredients:

• – 2 cups peeled and grated Carrot
  – 1½ cups (375 ml) full fat Milk
  – 2½ tablespoons vanaspati
  – 1/4 cup Sugar
  – 5 Cashew nuts, chopped
  – 5 Almonds, sliced
  – 8 Raisins
  – 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom Powder

Instructions:

Step 1: Heat Purti Vanaspati in non-stick pan or heavy based pan over medium flame.

Step 2: Add grated carrots and roast them for 3-4 minutes while mixing continuously.

Step 3: Pour milk over ghee roasted carrots and stir to mix well. Bring it to boil over medium flame.

Step 4: When it starts to boil, reduce flame to low and cook until almost milk is absorbed and mixture starts to thicken. It will take approx. 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally in between to prevent sticking.

Step 5: Cook until all milk is absorbed and mixture turns thick for approx. 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally in between.

Step 6: Add sugar, chopped cashew nuts and raisins, mix well. Stir and cook until sugar is dissolved; approx. 3-4 minutes.

Step 7: Add cardamom powder, mix properly and turn off the flame.

Step 8: Transfer it to a serving bowl and garnish with sliced almonds.