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    Gajar Ka Halwa | Gajar Halwa | Carrot Halwa

    Published: Jan 2, 2018 · Modified: Mar 12, 2025 by Debjani Chatterjee Alam · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Gajar Ka Halwa, also known as Gajrela, is a classic Indian dessert, cooked with grated carrots, nuts, milk, and clarified butter into a truly delightful treat. This simple recipe lets you easily enjoy this delicious Indian delicacy.

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    %Gajar Ka Halwa

    The grumpy man (read my husband) questioned why I was writing a recipe for Gajar Ka Halwa while we were on our way to the office. Our workplaces are not in the same area - his is halfway through the journey, while mine is 5 kilometers further. Mehebub drives the initial part of the trip, and I begin writing some of my blog posts during the commute.

    Gajrela is love...

    I wasn't thrilled with his question and retorted, "Are you talking about the Gajar Ka Halwa I made just the other day, or the batch before that? You've devoured nearly every batch of Gajar Halwa I've made this year! I could practically write down the recipe from memory alone. Besides, I don't need an excuse to start writing a recipe on my own recipe blog."

    "Hey, who said your Gajar Ka Halwa wasn't good? You make incredible Gajar Ka Halwa, especially the one with Khoya. Honestly, your Gajrela is even better than what your mother or my mother make! But wife," he continued, "almost every blog already has a recipe for Gajar Ka Halwa. What unique angle will you bring?"

    %Gajar Ka Halwa

    "Who said it needed to be special? My blog never has been about rare recipes or fusion recipes! It's always been about my simple life and the food we eat. And by the way, why don't you ever cook? Oh, so that was actually a compliment? I'm calling both Moms to let them know you said my Gajar Ka Halwa is better than theirs!"

    "Debjani, please don't! I don't want to start World War III within the family!"

    "I'm craving your Gajar Halwa again, the one with tons of khowa, ghee, and nuts!" he said, handing me the car keys so I could head to the office.

    %Gajar Ka Halwa

    East of West, Gajar ka Halwa is the best!

    I won't keep you with more family stories but let me share my recipe for Gajar Ka Halwa. I learned the basics from my mother, but I perfected it with tips from the lovely aunties in Gurgaon, where we used to live. I think that's why Mehebub prefers my version to his mother's or even my own! I make it in the traditional North Indian style, while their versions just don't seem quite right to me. They might not be too happy to hear that, especially since one of them even boils the carrots!

    %Gajar Ka Halwa

    Recipe Tips

    My Gajar Ka Halwa is rich, thick, and loaded with khoya (mawa), nuts, raisins, and ghee. And of course, I always use grated carrots. I don't believe in taking any shortcuts when it comes to this dish.

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    %Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe Debjanir rannaghar
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    Gajar Ka Halwa | Gajar Halwa | Carrot Halwa

    Gajar Ka Halwa or Gajrela, a beloved Indian dessert, is made with grated carrots, nuts, milk, and clarified butter. This easy recipe allows you to enjoy this delightful Indian delicacy.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Indian
    Keyword Debjanir Rannaghar, gajar halwa recipe, gajar ka halwa recipe, gajorer halua recipe, gajrela recipe
    Prep Time 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes minutes
    Servings 6 People
    Calories 320kcal
    Author Debjani Chatterjee Alam
    Cost Rs 300

    Ingredients

    • 1 kg Carrot I use smaller one
    • 500 g Khowa / Mawa / Solidified Milk
    • 150 ml Full Cream Milk
    • 100 g Dry fruits Cashew Nut, Almond, Pistachios, and Raisin
    • 200 g Sugar
    • ½ Tsp. Green Cardamom Powder
    • 100 g Ghee/ Clarified Butter
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    Instructions

    • Wash the Carrots and peel the skin.
    • Grate the carrots using a grater or a food processor.
    • Now take the grated Carrot in a deep bottom pan along with the milk and start cooking on low flame with a lid on.
    • The Carrot will release moisture after 2-3 minutes of cooking.
    • Cook by covering the pan with a lid till the Carrot absorb the milk entirely.
    • Add grated Mawa along with the Dry fruits and mix thoroughly.
    • Add powdered Green Cardamom as well.
    • Cook on low flame for 5 minutes and stir in between.
    • Once the moisture is soaked add Sugar and give a thorough mix.
    • Add Ghee and cook until the Sugar dissolves completely.
    • Switch the flame off once the Gajar Ka Halwa emits a nice smell and is thick in texture.
    • Serve Gajar Halwa hot.

    Notes

    • Feel free to adjust the amounts of ghee, mawa, and dry fruits to your liking, especially if you're watching your calories.
    • You can also substitute condensed milk for mawa; just remember to cut the sugar in half.
    • If you're short on time, you can even make the halwa in a pressure cooker!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 8g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 47.3g | Protein: 7.3g | Fat: 12.5g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 147mg | Fiber: 3.8g | Sugar: 36.9g

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    Have you tried the simple gajar ka halwa recipe from Debjanir Rannaghar!

    Please inform me of your experience and feel free to send a photo to dolonchttrj@gmail.com. Additionally, you can find me on various social media platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, Google News, and Thread. Don't forget to use the hashtag #debjanirrannaghar when sharing your attempts at my recipes or if you have any questions or recipe requests.

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    Here's the Indian Carrot Halwa with an easy glaze recipe pin for your Pinterest board!

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