I'd be happy to help you with the Gajar ka Halwa recipe. Here are two variations for you:


Classical Gajar ka Halwa



Ingredients:

- 1 kg carrots, grated

- 1 liter full-fat milk

- 1 cup sugar

- 4-5 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)

- 1/4 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios), chopped

- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder

- Saffron strands (optional)


Instructions:

1. In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee and add the grated carrots. Sauté on medium heat for 5-7 minutes.

2. Add the milk and cook the carrots on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the milk reduces to half and the carrots are soft.

3. Add the sugar and cook until the mixture thickens, stirring frequently.

4. In a separate pan, heat the remaining ghee and roast the mixed nuts until they turn golden.

5. Add the roasted nuts, cardamom powder, and saffron strands to the carrot mixture. Mix well and cook for another 5-7 minutes.

6. Serve hot or cold, garnished with more nuts if desired.


Vegan Gajar ka Halwa


Ingredients:

- 1 kg carrots, grated

- 1 liter almond milk

- 1 cup coconut sugar or jaggery

- 4-5 tablespoons coconut oil

- 1/4 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios), chopped

- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder

- Saffron strands (optional)


Instructions:

1. In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and add the grated carrots. Sauté on medium heat for 5-7 minutes.

2. Add the almond milk and cook the carrots on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces and the carrots are soft.

3. Add the coconut sugar or jaggery and cook until the mixture thickens, stirring frequently.

4. In a separate pan, heat the remaining coconut oil and roast the mixed nuts until they turn golden.

5. Add the roasted nuts, cardamom powder, and saffron strands to the carrot mixture. Mix well and cook for another 5-7 minutes.

6. Serve hot or cold, garnished with more nuts if desired.


Enjoy your delicious Gajar ka Halwa!