Gajar Halwa Recipe

Gajar-Halwa

Introduction

Gajar ka halwa is more than a sweet treat. It feels warm on winter days. This comforting dish fills homes with joy and happiness. Fresh red carrots become sweetest when winter comes around. This simple dessert uses basic ingredients that anyone can find.

Ingredients 

1 kg of fresh carrot  

1 liter Madhusudan full-cream milk  

3/4 cup sugar  

4 tablespoons of Madhusudan pure ghee  

200 grams fresh mawa (a recipe to Mawa goes by itself here)  

1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder  

10‑12 cashews and almonds (chopped)    

Madhusudan Full Cream Milk delivers natural creaminess and pure goodness in every sip. Madhusudan Desi Ghee carries the authentic aroma of tradition, evoking the warmth of home. Madhusudan Full Cream Milk’s Mawa adds deep richness and taste that truly touches the soul.

Step‑wise Recipe  

Step 1- Peel and wash the carrots. Grate them with medium holes

Step 2- Add the milk in a heavy pan.  Add carrots and mix

Step 3– Cook on medium heat for 35-40 minutes. Stir slowly

Step 4- When milk reduces, add sugar. Mix until it dissolves completely

Step 5- Add Madhusudan desi ghee slowly while stirring. The halwa starts coming together now

Step 6- Crumble Fresh Mawa made from Madhusudan full cream milk and add it. Mix gently

Step 7- Add cardamom powder

Step 8- Keep cooking until the halwa leaves the pan sides. Madhusudan desi ghee will shine at the edges

Step 9- Turn off heat and serve in a bowl. Top with remaining nuts. Serve warm with love.

Tips to Make Perfect Gajar Ka Halwa  

Small care makes gajar ka halwa truly special. Pick young, fresh carrots always. Madhusudan products bring quality you can trust. Use thick pans to avoid burning. 

Medium heat works better.  Add sugar after trying the taste as some carrots will be sweeter. 

Mistakes to Avoid  

Adding sugar too early makes everything watery. Using low-fat milk instead of Madhusudan full-cream milk reduces taste. Skipping mawa takes away authentic richness. High heat burns milk quickly. Less ghee makes the halwa dry. Serving it cold loses warmth.And whenever you eat stored Gajar halwa, heat it in a pan with Madhusudan desi ghee before eating. The taste will be completely different. 

The ingredients of gajar ka halwa need proper amounts.

Conclusion  

The gajar ka halwa recipe warms hearts beyond just taste. This simple dessert connects families through sweet moments together. Madhusudan products help create grandmother’s authentic taste easily. Their pure ingredients never disappoint. 

Winter feels sweeter when this treat appears. Making gajar halwa teaches patience and rewards with comfort. This recipe to make gajar ka halwa becomes easier with practice and fills homes with happiness.

 

FAQs

Can I make this without mawa? 

Yes, though taste changes slightly. Use extra Madhusudan full cream milk and cook longer. It still tastes wonderful.

How long does it stay fresh? 

Keep it for 3-4 days in the fridge. Store in clean containers. Warm before serving again.

Which carrots work best? 

Red carrots bring traditional taste. Orange carrots work great too. Freshness matters most.

Can I use less sugar? 

Absolutely yes. Start with less and add more if needed. Taste while cooking helps.

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