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gajar ka halwa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ A dish from India

gajar ka halwa, a dish from India
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Gajar ka halwa, also known as gajorer halwa, gajarno halwo, gajar pak, and carrot pudding, is a type of halva, an Indian dessert, made by placing grated carrots in a pot containing a specific amount of water, milk, sugar, and cardamom and then cooking with ghee while stirring regularly. It is often served with a garnish of almonds and pistachios.

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๐Ÿฅ˜Main ingredientsgrated carrots, milk, sugar, ghee, cardamom, almonds, pistachios
๐Ÿ”ฅCooking methodslow-cooked and stirred until thick
๐Ÿ‘…Flavour & stylesweet, rich, fragrant with cardamom
๐Ÿ•’When itโ€™s eatena warm dessert, often festive

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Where does gajar ka halwa come from?
gajar ka halwa is a dish that originated in India.
What is gajar ka halwa?
Gajar ka halwa, also known as gajorer halwa, gajarno halwo, gajar pak, and carrot pudding, is a type of halva, an Indian dessert, made by placing grated carrots in a pot containing a specific amount of water, milk, sugar, and cardamom and then cooking with ghee while stirring regularly. It is often served with a garnish of almonds and pistachios.