Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa) Recipe

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Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Grate khoya and keep aside.
  2. Combine carrots and milk in a large heavy based pan.
  3. Bring to a boil.
  4. Lower the heat and cook the carrots, stirring constantly, until all the milk dries up.
  5. Pour ghee into the carrots.
  6. Add khoya.
  7. Saute for a few minutes.
  8. Add sugar.
  9. Continue to cook and stir the carrot mixture till it dries.
  10. Remove from heat when still moist.
  11. Stir in the saffron, cardamom powder and almonds, reserving a few for garnish along with silver foil.
  12. Reheat carrot halwa just before serving with a little milk.
  13. If not serving immediately, refrigerate carrot halwa and re-heat and serve when desired.
  14. Handy hint: If u dont have khoya, use 1 cup whole milk powder mixed with 1 tsp ghee and 1-2 tbsp water to get a dough like consistency.
  15. This makes 100gms of khoya.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1966.81 Kcal (8235 kJ)
Calories from fat 1494.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 166.06g 255%
Cholesterol 56.78mg 19%
Sodium 139.17mg 6%
Potassium 2195.3mg 47%
Total Carbs 94.26g 31%
Sugars 49.24g 197%
Dietary Fiber 30.97g 124%
Protein 58.36g 117%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 13%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 42%
Iron 8.2mg 45%
Calcium 684.4mg 68%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 430.73 Kcal (1803 kJ)
Calories from fat 327.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.37g 255%
Cholesterol 12.44mg 19%
Sodium 30.48mg 6%
Potassium 480.77mg 47%
Total Carbs 20.64g 31%
Sugars 10.78g 197%
Dietary Fiber 6.78g 124%
Protein 12.78g 117%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 42%
Iron 1.8mg 45%
Calcium 149.9mg 68%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 52.4
    Points
  • 56
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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