Authentic Tamil Nadu Ooty Homemade Carrot Halwa with Warm Milk
A rich and fragrant South Indian dessert made from grated fresh carrots slow-cooked in whole milk, ghee, and aromatic cardamom. Garnished with toasted cashews and almonds, it offers a warm, comforting sweetness.
65min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat two tablespoons of ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan and lightly roast the cashews and almonds until golden; set aside.
2
In the same pan, add the remaining ghee and grated carrots, sautéing on medium heat for about 10 minutes until they soften.
3
Pour in the whole milk, bring to a gentle boil, then simmer on medium-low, stirring frequently until the milk completely evaporates and the carrots are tender.
4
Add the sugar and mix well; the mixture will loosen up again as the sugar melts.
5
Continue to cook on low heat, stirring continuously, until the halwa thickens, pulls away from the sides of the pan, and releases a rich aroma.
6
Stir in the cardamom powder and roasted nuts, mixing thoroughly.
7
Serve warm in small bowls alongside a cup of warm milk.
Ingredients
500g red carrots, grated
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup ghee
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp green cardamom powder
2 tbsp cashews, chopped
2 tbsp almonds, sliced
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