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Carrot Halwa (Gajar ka Halwa) – Traditional Lahori Style

Recipe by Ijaz Ansari Food Secrets

A classic Lahori carrot halwa made with firm, heavy carrots, ghee, milk, sugar, cardamom and khoya. Slow‑cooked to develop a grainy, melt‑in‑your‑mouth texture that rivals the best bakeries of Pakistan.

MediumPakistaniServes 8

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Source Video
32m
Prep
1h 25m
Cook
14m
Cleanup
2h 11m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$12.70
Per serving:$1.59

Critical Success Points

  • Grating the carrots to the right size
  • Roasting carrots in ghee for 10‑15 minutes
  • Slow cooking with milk on low flame
  • Cooking until oil separates
  • Adding khoya at the end

Safety Warnings

  • Hot ghee can cause severe burns – handle with care.
  • Use a sturdy pan to prevent spills when the mixture expands.
  • Keep knives away from children.

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