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| Gajar Ka Halwa [Indian Carrot Pudding] |
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| "Gajar Ka Halwa" brings to mind little ornate steel bowls full of delicious, moist, beautifully textured carrot pudding garnished with slivered nuts and silver foil [varakh]. The typical Halwa like the one Mum makes, takes anywhere between 2-6 hours simmering away on the stove. Thanks to modern technology [microwave] and a lot of laziness [me], I have conjured up my own version of the "Microwave Gajar Ka Halwa". It takes 20 minutes to cook and if you practice it enough number of times, it tastes as good as the lengthy procedure version, I swear!! |
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| Ingredients |
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1 kg carrots, grated fine
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 cup cream
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3 tbsps milk powder
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2 tbsps ghee
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1/4 cup cashewnuts, coarsely chopped
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1 tsp cardamoms, coarsely ground
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1 tsp milk masala |
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Spread out grated carrot in a shallow microwaveable dish. Cook uncovered on high for 5 minutes. Add all the remaining ingredients, mix well and cook uncovered on high for 12-15 minutes. the carrots should appear glossy and tender.
Serve hot with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. |
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| | Gel's Notes |
| The use of 'ghee' is vital to the taste of this pudding. | | Milk Masala is optional, but adding it brings out a delicious aroma and flavour. If you don't find it in the stores, make your own by grinding together some almonds, pistachios, saffron and cardamoms. | |
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