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Gajar ka Halwa


Ingredients

1kg red carrots ( washed, peeeled, and grated by a thick grater)
2 litres whole milk
2 cups sugar (adjust according to taste)
2 tbs ghee
1 small cup chopped dry fruits ( pista, badaam, kishmish, cashewnuts)
1 tsp elaichi powder
few strands of kesar ( saffron)

Method

1. In a big pan put 2 litres of milk and grated carrots and cook till milk reduces till thick.
2.  Add sugar. Sugar will make it liquidiy. Reduce further till you notice a shine.
3. Add ghee and roast for some time.
4. Add dry fruits, kesar and elaichi powder.
5. Store in fridge and serve hot or cold with ice cream



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