GAJJAR HALWA RECIPE

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED:

1 kg Carrots
2 litre Milk
1 teaspoon Cardamom seeds  
3 tablespoons Ghee
2 tablespoons Raisins
2 tablespoons Almonds
2 tablespoons Pistachios
450 grams Sugar

Preparation of carrot halwa :

   *Wash and grate the carrots. Soak the raisins in water for 30 minutes. Blanch and shred the nuts.
*Put the 1lt.MILK to boil, when it starts boiling add the grated carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
Add the milk. Cook on a low flame for 1 hour stirring occasionally. Add sugar, mix well and cook till the sugar has dissolved and all the milk has been absorbed.
   *Add ghee and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add the slightly crushed cardamoms and the raisins. Mix well.
   *Remove the gajjar halwa from heat and arrange in a serving dish. Garnish with almonds and pistachios. Serve cold, hot or at room temperature.