Preparation Time : 15 minutes
Cooking Time : 15 to 20 minutes
Serving : 5 to 6 members
Description
Carrot halwa . A North Indian full flavoured fabulous dish with distinct flavours. I have noted this recipe in my fiirst cook book but never tried out till recently as the recipe demands the use of unsweetened milk koda. In south indian cooking very rarely do we use milk kova in cooking except for the sweet itself. so the availability of unsweetened milk kova in the market was nil but now we get it everywhere. Milkymists brand has done justice in launching all milk products with good quality and high standards for food freaks like us. My moms cousin sister shareen (who is way younger to me but my aunt….)had requested for this recipe. I have more than 6 to 8 uncles and aunts who are younger to me. sounds crazy i know but it’s the fact. Well my metrnal uncle himself is 12 years younger to me. We did our schooling together in good shepherd public school in ooty.As i call him mama , he was addressed as mama by all my friends.
Ingredients
Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| carrot | 1/2 kg peeled and grated |
| milk | 1/2 litre |
| sugar | 300 grams or more to taste ( I added more as i have a set of very sweet tooth ) |
| unsweetened milk kova | 125grams crumbled |
| ghee | 75 grams |
| water | 1 glass |
| mixed nuts like cashew nuts , badam | ( soaked in hot water and peeled ) |
| pistachio | chopped fine 2 tablespoons |
Method
- Cook the grated carrot with milk and water in a non stick shallow pan .
- Boil until the milk and water has evaporated and the carrots are cooked and dry .
- Then add sugar , a pinch of salt , ghee and unsweetened milk kova .
- Stir till it gets to a halwa consistency .
- Garnish with chopped mixed nuts and serve hot , cold or at room temperature .
