Gajar Halwa, the quintessential winter comfort food for many Indians, is a warm, fragrant dessert made with gently grated carrots, rich milk and a blend of spices. This favorite Indian dessert is perfect for chilly winter evenings.
Tan France, a British-American fashion designer, is a true foodie at heart and often shares her culinary creations with her family on Insta. Just a week ago, he treated his followers to his special Gajar Halwa recipe, and it made us drool. Here’s how you can do it. (Also read: Malaika Arora’s favorite Paneer Tech recipe is the bomb, spicy yet delicious. Here’s how you can do it )
The recipe for carrot halva Tan of France
Ingredients:
4-5 large carrots, grated
1 tablespoon of ghee
1 and 1/2 cans of condensed milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar (regular white sugar) – add this at the beginning of the cooking process with the carrots and ghee
15 green cardamom pods, peeled and ground
1/4 cup raisins (optional)
1/4 cup coarse brown sugar
Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pistachios for garnish
method:
1. Start by washing, peeling and grating a large carrot. Set them aside.
2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee over medium heat. Add the grated carrot and fry it for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to soften and absorb the ghee.
3. Mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar with carrots. Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the sugar to dissolve and coat the carrots.
4. Pour in 1 and 1/2 cans of condensed milk. Stir the mixture and bring to a boil. Let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the milk is absorbed and the mixture thickens.
5. Add ground cardamom and 1/4 cup raisins (if using). Mix well to combine. Allow the halva to cook for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
6. Add 1/4 cup coarse brown sugar for extra sweetness. Stir and cook the mixture for another 5-7 minutes until the consistency is thick and pudding-like.
7. As soon as the halva reaches the desired consistency, remove it from the heat. Garnish with chopped pistachios for a crunchy texture and extra flavor, if desired.
