GAJAR HALWA (GLAZED CARROT FUDGE)

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Gajar Halwa (Glazed Carrot Fudge) image

Provided by Julie Sahni

Categories     dinner, dessert

Time 30m

Yield Six servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons sweet butter, plus about 1 tablespoon for greasing the bowl
3 cups grated carrots, lightly packed (about 1 pound whole carrots)
2 cups light cream or half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Butter a shallow 1 1/2-cup bowl and set aside. In a 2 1/2-quart microwave-proof dish, combine the carrots, cream and coloring, if desired. Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent power in a 650- to 700-watt microwave carousel oven for 25 minutes, or until the cream reduces to a thick sauce and coats the carrot shreds. Stir 3 times during the cooking time.
  • Remove from the oven, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, the sugar, cardamom, raisins, pistachios and 1/4 cup of the almonds. Mix well. Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent power for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the mixture is the consistency of tapioca pudding and there is no longer any bubbling liquid. Stir once during the cooking time. Remove from the oven.
  • Transfer the fudge into the buttered bowl and pack it in evenly. Place a serving plate upside down over the bowl. Holding both the plate and bowl securely, invert the bowl over the plate so that the fudge slides onto the plate. Decorate the fudge with the remaining almonds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 463, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 82 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Angie Torres
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I had trouble finding khoya, so I substituted it with paneer. It turned out fine, but I think it would have been better with khoya.


Janet Essel
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This gajar halwa is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe.


Jack Raolane
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I love the addition of nuts and raisins to this gajar halwa. It gives it a nice crunchy texture.


Veronica Anochikwa
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This is my go-to recipe for gajar halwa. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


azure noah
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I've made this gajar halwa several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for beginners.


Ahmad 2122
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This gajar halwa is a labor of love, but it's worth it! The end result is a delicious and decadent dessert.


Sajjid Khan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up leftover carrots.


Alor Choa
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I made this gajar halwa for my family and they loved it! It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Ghousia Qadri
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This is the best gajar halwa I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Md Sablu
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I'm not usually a fan of gajar halwa, but this recipe changed my mind! The carrots were perfectly cooked and the spices were just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Tamim Bappary
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This gajar halwa was a hit at our Diwali party! It was so delicious and easy to make. I loved that it uses simple ingredients that I already had on hand.