Everyday wellness40 min
Gajar Halwa with Less Sugar and a Spoon of Milk Solids
A winter carrot halwa cooked with less sugar, a little ghee and cardamom, and eaten as one small bowl. A treat made lighter, not a health food.
A winter treat, made lighter
Gajar halwa is a winter favourite, but the usual recipe uses a lot of sugar and ghee. Cooking grated carrots in milk until they sweeten naturally lets you use far less sugar and ghee.
Cook on low heat, stirring, add cardamom and a few nuts, and serve a small bowl warm. This is a lighter sweet and not a health food or treatment.
Ingredients
- 500 g grated carrot
- 1½ cups milk
- 2 tbsp jaggery or sugar
- 1 tbsp ghee
- Cardamom, pistachio
How to prepare
- Cook carrot in milk on low heat until nearly dry.
- Stir in ghee, jaggery and cardamom and cook a few minutes more.
How to use
- Eat one small bowl after lunch.
- Top with a few slivered nuts.
Helpful habits
- Choose sweet red carrots.
- Add sweetener at the end, to taste.
Precautions
- People with diabetes should keep portions small and follow their plan.
- Skip if milk upsets you.
- A treat, not a health food.
Frequently asked questions
Can I skip sugar entirely?
- Sweet carrots may need very little.
Can I use jaggery?
- Yes, add it at the end.
How long does it keep?
- Two days in the fridge.
