Carrot Halwa - A Traditional South Asian Winter Dessert

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‎AssalamuAlaikum & Greetings Everyone! ‎

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It's me amjadsharif@amjadsharif

Carrot Halwa is one of the famous sweets of Pakistan. It is commonly made especially in winters at weddings or home functions. Carrots cooked with milk, sugar, ghee and cardamom make the taste and aroma of this halwa amazing.


Ingredients

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  • Fresh carrots (grated)

  • Full-cream milk

  • Ghee (clarified butter)

  • Sugar

  • Cardamom

  • Dry fruits "almonds, pistachios, cashews" (Optional)


Cooking Method

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After washing the carrots thoroughly, grate them. A pan has been placed on the stove with grated carrots and they are being cooked on a low flame. After frying them well, sugar will be added to it.

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After they become a little soft, cardamom is added. It is being further softened on a low flame. Milk and ghee have been added. We will fry it a little more and then we will remove it from the stove.

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Our carrot halwa is ready and now we can dish it out.

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I have also shared my picture on different places so that you can get an idea of how I have made it in village style. This is a desi method and maybe some of you know about it.


Benefits of the Recipe

Carrot halwa is not only delicious but also has many nutritional benefits. It is rich in vitamin A, it is also good for the eyes, it warms and strengthens the body, provides energy in winters and is good for the stomach.


Today, the cuisine of the subcontinent is famous all over the world. They have great cultural significance. They are known as carrot halwa in England, America and other Western countries.


Conclusion

Carrot halwa is not only a sweet treat but also a source of strength. It is a staple in the culture of the subcontinent all over the world and has its own nutritional value.

𝔸𝕓𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕄𝕖


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‎Amjad Sharif is an experienced farmer, educated agricultural expert, amateur gardener, and tourist person. He specializes in modern and natural ways of agriculture. He presents his experiences and highlights of rural life in a simple and informative manner on Hive.
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