Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
Gajar Halwa
Chef's Menu Description
A time-honoured Indian confectionery hand-crafted with reduced milk, fragrant green cardamom, saffron, and toasted pistachio nuts.
Ingredients
- • 4 medium carrots, grated
- • 2 cups full-fat milk
- • 1/4 cup sugar
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 4 cashews
- • 4 raisins
- • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Heat ghee and sauté the grated carrots for 5 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
2
Phase 2
Add the milk and simmer on low until the carrots are soft and the milk reduces.
3
Phase 3
Add the sugar and cardamom powder and stir until dissolved and slightly thickened.
4
Phase 4
Fry the cashews and raisins in ghee until golden and pour over the payasam.
5
Phase 5
Serve warm or chilled in small bowls.