Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)
Carrot halwa, is a deliciously creamy Indian dessert made with grated carrots simmered in sweet milk with spices. Perfect for Diwali, or anytime.
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil28g
- Carrots900g≈ 7 × 1 cup chopped
- Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D1420g
- Sugar, white, granulated or lump400g≈ 2 × 1 cup
- Raisins82.5g≈ 2 × small box (1.5 oz)
- Ground cardamom0.9g≈ 1.5 × tsp
- Saffron0.06g
- Walnuts60g≈ 2.25 × 1 oz
Estimated Cost
- Sunflower oil (28g)—
- Carrots (900g)$2.25
- Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (1420g)—
- Sugar, white, granulated or lump (400g)—
- Raisins (82.5g)—
- Ground cardamom (0.9g)—
- Saffron (0.06g)—
- Walnuts (60g)$1.41
* Cost estimate based on 2 of 8 ingredients.
Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated June 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.
Instructions
- 1
1. Warm the sunflower seed oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the grated carrots and fry for about 3 minutes, turning them often.
- 2
2. Pour in the whole milk and increase the heat. Let it boil and cook for 5 minutes while stirring steadily.
- 3
3. Lower the heat to low and simmer uncovered. Stir now and then until the liquid has evaporated, about 1 hour.
- 4
4. Bring the carrot mixture back to a boil. Stir in the sugar, raisins, cardamom, and saffron. Continue stirring and cooking until thickened, about 10 minutes.
- 5
5. Spoon the halwa into 8 serving bowls. Top each with 1 tablespoon of pistachios. Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition per serving
Based on 8 servings · USDA data
Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.
Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.