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Carrot HalwaGajar Ka Halwa is a popular Indian sweet dish. This recipe is famous worldwide. With this page, we are providing information on how to make Gajar Ka Halwa. 

Ingredients           

  • 1 kg Carrots
  • 1 litre Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Cardamom seeds
  • 3/4 cup Water
  • 3 tablespoons Ghee
  • 2 tablespoons Raisins
  • 2 tablespoons Almonds
  • 2 tablespoons Pistachios
  • 450 grams Sugar

Preparation Method of carrot / Gajjar ka 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.

Gulab JamunGulab Jamun is a popular Indian sweet. Learn how to prepare Gulab Jamun with this preparation method. 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Bisquick
  • 2 cup Carnation Powder
  • 2 cup Water
  • 1 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 4 pods Cardamom Seeds
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 6-8 drops Rose Water
  • 1/8 cup Yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • Oil 

Preparation Method of Gulab Jamun 

Heat butter and pour in a bowl. Add bisquick, carnation powder and yogurt and blend together. Knead well adding milk if necessary.

Make a smooth ball, cover and let rest for around 30 minutes. Make 12-14 small balls.

Heat the water, add sugar, and bring to boil, add cardamom seeds and simmer.

Boil, then simmer to reduce the water by half. Heat the oil until hot and fry the balls to a golden brown or until they are dark brown, almost black.

Soak in sugar syrup for a few hours until they double in size

Serve hot or cold