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Gajar ka Halwa ( Carrot Halwa )

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Gajar ka Halwa ( Carrot Halwa ) Ingredients 1 kg carrots- peeled and grated 1 liter full fat milk 2 tbsp mixed and chopped nuts like almonds,pistachio and cashew nuts 1/2 tsp cardamom powder 3 tbsp ghee (clarified butter) 3/4 cup sugar Directions In a deep and heavy bottomed pan (kadhai), bring the milk to boil.Add the grated carrots and turn the heat to medium-low. Cook till all the milk evaporates, stirring occasionally. When all the milk evaporates add sugar and cardamom powder. Cook till sugar melts.Turning the heat to medium, add ghee. Roast the halwa till carrots turn deep red and ghee begins to separate. Turn off the heat and garnish with toasted chopped nuts. Serve gajar halwa hot, cold or warm. It tastes best when served warm.