Indian Sweet Carrot Pudding-Gajar Halwa
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 259.9
- Total Fat: 15.7 g
- Cholesterol: 40.8 mg
- Sodium: 37.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 26.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 4.8 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Indian Sweet Carrot Pudding-Gajar Halwa calories by ingredient
Introduction
The exotic flavors of Saffron and Cardamon powder work well in this delicious and nutrition rich dessert. The exotic flavors of Saffron and Cardamon powder work well in this delicious and nutrition rich dessert.Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
•1/4 c. almond oil
•2 lb. fresh carrots(Organic) - peeled and grated
•1 quart (4 cups) Organic 1/2 and 1/2 milk.
•1 small pinch saffron
•1 egg (Organic)
•1 cup raw sugar
•1/2 tsp. cardamon powder
•1/4 cup raw pistachio nuts
•1 cup dried fruits to garnish-recipe used golden raisins
Directions
Directions:
•Heat Almond oil in a large heavy-bottomed pan over medium high heat. Add grated carrots and cook for 5-10 minutes or until the carrots begin to soften or “fry.”
•Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan add the 1/2 and 1/2 and the saffron. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
•Beat the egg, and temper by adding 2 TBS of the hot 1/2 and 1/2 misture to the egg, stirring for about a minute, then add the egg mix to the hot 1/2 and 1/2, stirring for an additional minute.
Leave aside until you’re ready to add to the carrot mixture.
•Once the carrots are slightly softened, add the 1/2 and 1/2 to the carrots and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the mixture to a simmer and allow it to cook for 15-20 minutes.
Continue cooking until the milk thickens up and the mixture is no longer runny,
• toss in some nuts and dried fruits and cook another 2 minutes to finish the dish.
•Garnish with extra chopped nuts.
Enjoy!
Serving Size: Makes 12 generous 1/2 cup servings
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DANDELIONWINE_O.
•Heat Almond oil in a large heavy-bottomed pan over medium high heat. Add grated carrots and cook for 5-10 minutes or until the carrots begin to soften or “fry.”
•Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan add the 1/2 and 1/2 and the saffron. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
•Beat the egg, and temper by adding 2 TBS of the hot 1/2 and 1/2 misture to the egg, stirring for about a minute, then add the egg mix to the hot 1/2 and 1/2, stirring for an additional minute.
Leave aside until you’re ready to add to the carrot mixture.
•Once the carrots are slightly softened, add the 1/2 and 1/2 to the carrots and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the mixture to a simmer and allow it to cook for 15-20 minutes.
Continue cooking until the milk thickens up and the mixture is no longer runny,
• toss in some nuts and dried fruits and cook another 2 minutes to finish the dish.
•Garnish with extra chopped nuts.
Enjoy!
Serving Size: Makes 12 generous 1/2 cup servings
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DANDELIONWINE_O.