Gajar ka Halwa / Carrot Halwa

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups grated Carrot
• 1½ cup milk
• 1½ cup sugar(apprx. Depending on the sweetness of carrots)
• 2 tsp Elaichi / Cardamom powder (optional)
• 1 tbsp Ghee (clarified butter)
• 1-2 tbsp Malai/ Fresh Cream (optional)
• Chopped Dry Fruits (Cashews, Raisins, Almonds, etc)

Time Required: 20 -25 mins

Method: 

1) Peel and grate carrots.
2) Heat ghee in heavy bottom pan. Fry chopped dry fruits and keep aside.
3) In the same pan add grated carrot. Let it cook on low heat for about 2-3 mins.
4) Then add sugar, malai and milk. Mix well and cook on low heat till the mixture thickens. Lastly add elaichi powder and stir it nicely

Serving:  Serve hot or cold, decorate /adorned with chopped dry fruits. Hot Gajar ka Halwa tastes finest with Vanilla Ice-cream.