Easy Carrot Halwa - Jean

Recipe by Jean Pereira (Nupur)

Ingredients:

1 cup grated carrot (250 gms carrots)

4 cups milk 

1 1/2 cups sugar 

5-6 cardamoms (or 1/2 tsp cardamom powder)

2 sticks cinnamon (or 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder)

1/4 cup dry fruits of choice (raisins, cashews, almonds)

3 tbsp ghee

Steps:

1. Add the grated carrot, milk, cardamom and cinnamon to a pan and slow cook until the carrots and milk combine. It takes 60-90 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure the carrots don't stick to the pan. (See notes)
2. Once the milk evaporates and the carrots are cooked (becomes a paste like texture), add sugar and combine. The sugar may release water so cook until it evaporates.
3. Add 3 tbsp ghee and roasted dry fruits. Stir till the halwa becomes a rust orange color.
4. ENJOY!

Notes:

• You can grate the carrots in a dry spice jar. Pulse a few times, but be careful not to puree it. 
• If the carrots are still not fully cooked when the milk evaporates, add 1/2 cup condensed milk and cook for a little longer.
• Variations:
• Add 500ml milk instead of a litre. 
• Fry the dry fruits and raisins in ghee before adding to the halwa.