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gajar ka halwa

Name: gajar ka halwa
Cuisine: India

Traditional dish from India

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About gajar ka halwa

South Asian sweet

Gajar ka halwa, also known as gajorer halwa, gajarno halwo, gajrela, gajar pak, and carrot pudding, is a sweet Indian dessert made by placing grated carrots in a pot containing a specific amount of water, milk, sugar, and cardamom and then cooking with ghee while stirring regularly. It is often served with a garnish of almonds and pistachios. The nuts and other items used are first sautéed in ghee, a type of clarified butter from the Indian subcontinent. It is generally served hot during the winter.