Carrot Halwa (Gajar ka Halwa) - Premium

Ingredients

• 11 kg fresh carrots, peeled and grated
• 24 cups full-fat milk
• 3150g khoya (mawa), crumbled
• 44 tbsp pure ghee
• 51/2 cup sugar (or to taste)
• 61/2 tsp saffron strands soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk
• 71/2 tsp cardamom powder
• 83 tbsp mixed roasted nuts (cashews, almonds, pistachios)
• 92 tbsp raisins
• 10Silver leaf (varq) for garnish

Instructions

1. 1Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add grated carrots and sauté for 10 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
2. 2Pour in the milk and cook on medium heat, stirring frequently, until milk is fully absorbed — about 35-40 minutes.
3. 3Add sugar, crumbled khoya, and saffron milk. Stir continuously and cook for another 15 minutes until mixture thickens and leaves the sides.
4. 4Add cardamom powder and half the roasted nuts. Mix well and cook another 5 minutes until the halwa is rich, glossy, and aromatic.
5. 5Remove from heat. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with remaining nuts, raisins, and finish with a delicate piece of silver leaf.