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Gajar Halwa Recipe for Kids

Most kids can't resist vegetables when made into a dessert! Get your kids to eat carrots with this easy Gajar Halwa recipe!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg carrots grated
  • 500 ml milk
  • 1-2 tbsp ghee
  • 250 g khoya evaporated milk solids, also known as mawa
  • 400 gm sugar
  • Dry fruits of your choice almonds, cashew nuts, raisins

Method
 

  1. In a heavy bottom pan, add the grated carrots and milk. Let it simmer on a low flame, stirring frequently.
  2. When the milk is significantly reduced and about to dry, add sugar.
  3. As it cooks, the sugar will release water. Continue to cook it on a low heat, stirring occasionally.
  4. As it begins to dry up, add ghee and stir continuously. When it is completely dry, add khoya and mix well. Follow with the dry fruits.