Gajar Halwa 2
(from dedalusjmmr’s recipe box)
Source: http://www.worldfoodrecipes.com/recipe-of-carrot-halwa.html
Ingredients
- 1 kg juicy orange carrots
- 1 1/2 litre milk
- 400-500 gm sugar
- elaichi powder (cardomon)
- saffron few flakes
- few drops orange colour (optional)
- 1 tbsp ghee
Directions
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Peel and grate carrots.
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Put milk and carrots in a heavy saucepan.
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(Melhor começar c/ a manteiga e o açúcar.)
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Boil till thick, stirring occassionally.
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Once it starts thickening, stir continuously.
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Add sugar and cook further till thickens.
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Add ghee, elaichi, saffron and colour.
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Stir on low heat till the mixture collects in a soft ball or the ghee oozes out.
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Serve hot, decorated with a chopped almond or pista.