Gajar Ka Halwa | Gajrela Recipe | Punjabi Home Style Gajar Ka Halwa | Chef Sanjyot Keer

Ful written recipe for Gajrela

Prep time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 1.5-2 hours
Serves: it can serve a family of four for 3-4 days, depending on the quantity being served, suggested to make at least 1-1.5 kg of carrots so you can enjoy this delicacy for days, store in the fridge for up to 4-5 days and warm it before serving.

Ingredients:
• Carrots 1 kg
• Milk 3 litres
• Sugar 300 gm
• Cardamom powder 2 tsp
• For roasting nuts:
1. Ghee 4-5 tbsp
2. Cashew nuts 1/4th cup (slivered)
3. Almonds 1/4th cup (slivered)
• Slivered Pistachios (for garnish)
• Raisins 2 tbsp
Methods:
• Wash & Peel the red carrots and grate it, use a larger grating side.
• Set a deep base heavy bottom pan on medium heat and add milk, bring the milk to a boil while keep stirring in intervals.
• By the time milk comes to a boil, roast the nuts by setting a pan on medium heat, add ghee and nuts, roast the nuts until light golden brown and aromatic. Keep aside to add later in the halwa.
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• Once the milk comes to boil, add the grated carrots and continue to cook on medium high heat or medium heat, depending on the quantity & the vessel size.
• I have used 1:3 ratio of carrots to milk, you can use a minimum of 1:1 ratio, more the milk, richer will be the texture of the halwa & longer the time it will take to cook. I suggest to use at least 1:2 ratio of carrots to milk.
• The milk should always be on a simmering boil, keep stirring occasionally, initially you do not require to stir a lot as the milk quantity is quite a lot.
• Once the milk starts to reduce & thicken, start stirring more frequently, cook until the milk has reduced completely.
• This process might take about 90-120 minutes depending on the quantity of the milk & carrots
• Once the milk has reduced completely, add sugar and cardamom powder and mix well, stir and cook for another 25 minutes on medium flame. Stir continuously at this stage as there is no liquid and there are chances to burn.
• Now, add the roasted nuts and raisins to the halwa, stir well and cook for 10-15 minutes. addition of raisins is optional but it elevates the flavour.
• Gajrela, also known as Gajar ka halwa is ready to be served, serve this delectable sweet by garnishing it with slivered nuts of your choice.

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