How to Make Gajar Ka Halwa at Home – Easy & Delicious Recipe

Gajar ka  Halwa, the most delicious sweet dish of winter! Whenever the cold breeze blows and the aroma of hot sweet spreads in the house, only one thing comes to mind – Gajar ka  halwa made by mother. This is not just a sweet dish, but a nostalgia that takes us back to childhood memories with every bite.

Today in this blog we will learn to make Gajar ka halwa in a unique way, without any step-by-step photos. So just use your ideas and imagine a delicious halwa being ready!

Why is Gajar ka halwa so special?

Gajar ka halwa is not just a sweetness, but an emotion. It is a winter favourite of every Indian household. Because:

1. Seasonal taste – The real taste of carrots comes only in the winter season, when red, juicy carrots are available in the market.

2. Pure Ingredients – There is no chemical or any fancy ingredient in it. Just desi ghee, milk, carrots, and the love of dry fruits.

3. Childhood memories – In every household, some or the other memory is associated with this halwa. Halwa made by grandmother or grandmother gives a different kind of peace.

Ingredients:

• Carrots (Gajar ) – 1 kg (take red and sweet ones, so that the halwa tastes naturally)
• Milk – 1 liter (full cream is best)
• Desi Ghee – 4 tbsp (use real ghee for more taste)
• Sugar – 1 cup (you can increase or decrease it according to your taste)
• Mawa (Khoya) – 250 gm (optional, but the taste is strong)
• Cardamom Powder – 1 tsp (a small spoonful of juice)
• Almonds, Cashews, Pistachios – 1/2 cup (cut into small pieces)
• Raisins – 2 tbsp (if you like them)

Method :

Step -1: washing of carrots(Gajar)

First of all we will take red carrots and wash them well with water so that all the dirt gets removed.

Step -2 : grate the carrots (Gajar )

Now we will grate these washed carrots (Gajar) with the help of a grater. It is a little time consuming but if halwa is made in this way then it tastes very good. Actually, nowadays people make halwa without grating it so that time consumption is less but the thing about halwa made after grating carrots is not there in halwa made in any other way.

Step -3 : cooking of carrot(Gajar) in milk

Now we will take a pot and put it on the gas to boil the milk in it. When the milk comes to a boil, put the grated carrot  in it to cook on slow flame. We will keep stirring in between so that the carrots do not burn. When all the milk gets absorbed in the carrots, we will turn off the gas flame.

 Step -4: adding Khoya and sugar

Now we will take a pan and add ghee in it. Then add 3-4 green  cardamoms. When the cardamom is lightly cooked, add carrots cooked in milk and mix it well. Then in the same we will add sugar and Khoya and keep stirring till all the things are mixed well and the consistency of the halwa becomes a little thick.

Step -5: adding dryfruits

Now we will add cardamom powder in it and lightly roast all the dry fruits in ghee and add it. Now mix it well and our carrot halwa is ready.

Step -6 :serve & enjoy

Now we will serve our delicious carrot halwa. If you want, eat it hot or if you like it in  cold form, keep it in the fridge for some time and then enjoy.

Serving Ideas – Gajar Ka Halwa

• With Rabdi: If you want to feel more rich, serve the hot halwa with some rabdi.

• With Vanilla Ice Cream: A modern twist – try adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of the hot halwa. A heavenly combo!

• With Paratha: If you want to get into the old Delhi vibe, try serving halwa with paratha as well.

Some Special Tips that will make Halwa even more delicious

• ✔️ Low Flame, High Patience – The slower the halwa is cooked, the tastier it is.
• ✔️ Use of Pure Ghee – Real home made ghee is better than refined ghee from the market.
• ✔️ Reduce milk well – This makes the taste of halwa more concentrated

Last Words – Gajar Ka Halwa, A Delicious Journey!

Nutritional chart for gajar ka halwa (per  100 g of serving)

Nutrient	Amount (per 100g)
Calories	~250 kcal
Carbohydrates	~30g
Sugar	~25g
Protein	~4g
Fats	~12g
Saturated fat	~6g
Cholestrole	~25mg
Fibre	~2g
Calcium	~100mg
Iron	~0.8mg
Vitamin A	~3500 IU
Vitamin C	~2mg