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Carrot Halwa (Gajar Ka Halwa)
A traditional Indian carrot halwa made with fresh red carrots, ghee, milk, sugar, nuts, and mawa. This festive sweet is rich, aromatic, and perfect for celebrations.
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Critical Success Points
- • Washing and peeling carrots to remove all soil.
- • Sautéing carrots in ghee until softened.
- • Reducing milk completely to achieve the right texture.
- • Incorporating mawa for richness.
- • Final addition of ghee for shine.
Safety Warnings
- • Hot ghee can splatter – keep a safe distance and use a splatter guard if needed.
- • Do not leave the pan unattended on high flame to avoid burning.
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