Name: Quick Gajar Halva
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound carrots, coarsely grated; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1/2 cup sugar; 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; Accompaniment: whole-milk plain yogurt

Gajar halva is a luxurious Indian dessert made from carrots slowly cooked down with sweetened milk and spices. This version is fast enough for weeknights and brings the warmth of the Indian sun to mind.

Recipe information

Total Time
35 min
Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound carrots, coarsely grated

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1/2 cup golden raisins

1/2 cup sugar

3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Accompaniment: whole-milk plain yogurt

Preparation

Bring carrots, cream, raisins, sugar, and cardamom to a boil with 1/8 teaspoon salt in a 3- o 3 1/2-quart heavy saucepan, then cover and gently boil, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid has evaporated, about 25 minutes. Uncover and boil, stirring often, until liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.

TagsDessert Pudding Fruit Dessert Indian South Asian Asian Carrot Root Vegetable Vegetable Raisin Dried Fruit Fruit Nut Free Gluten Free Easy Quick 5 Ingredients or Fewer Simmer Ramadan Gourmet

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