Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)

Name: Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)
Total time: 100
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sunflower seed oil; 2 pounds carrots, grated; 1.5 quarts whole milk; 2 cups white sugar; 0.5 cup raisins; 1.5 teaspoons ground cardamom; 1 pinch saffron threads; 8 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts

Recipe by Allrecipes Member from allrecipes.com

Dessert 2 Hr. 40 Mins.

Ingredients

8 servings

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2 tablespoons sunflower seed oil
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2 pounds carrots, grated
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1.5 quarts whole milk
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2 cups white sugar

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0.5 cup raisins
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1.5 teaspoons ground cardamom
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1 pinch saffron threads
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8 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts

Instructions

Heat ghee in a large saucepan over medium heat and add carrots. Cook and stir briefly, about 3 minutes. Pour in milk and increase heat; bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, uncovered, and stirring occasionally until moisture evaporates, about 1 hour.
Bring carrot mixture back to a boil; add sugar, raisins, cardamom, and saffron. Cook and stir until mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes.
Ladle carrot halwa into 8 individual serving dishes. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon pistachios. Serve warm or chill before serving.