Gajar Halwa
Indian Indian - Curries and Gravies

Gajar Halwa

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A time-honoured Indian confectionery hand-crafted with reduced milk, fragrant green cardamom, saffron, and toasted pistachio nuts.

Ingredients

  • • 500g carrots, cut into sticks
  • • 2 tbsp oil
  • • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
  • • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Heat the oil and splutter the cumin seeds.

2
Phase 2

Saute the onion until golden, then add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.

3
Phase 3

Add the tomatoes, coriander powder, chili powder, and salt; cook until the tomatoes break down and the oil separates.

4
Phase 4

Add the carrots with 1/2 cup water, cover, and cook for 10 minutes until just tender.

5
Phase 5

Uncover and reduce to a light gravy; serve with roti or paratha.