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    Home » Indian Sweets

    Gajar Halwa With Condensed Milk

    Published: Jul 24, 2015 · Last Modified: Aug 23, 2022 by Kanan Patel / 6 Comments

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    A quick and Instant gajar halwa recipe with condensed milk or milkmaid!! This carrot halwa requires 15 minutes and 4 ingredients (plus, garnishing).

    Gajar halwa with condensed milk in two bowls with 2 spoons on the side.

    You may be wondering, Is there any difference in taste and texture (traditional vs this quick method)?

    In traditional carrot halwa, milk is evaporated slowly which makes tiny granules of milk solids. So you get that granular texture while eating it. Vs gajar halwa made with condensed milk has a creamy and smooth texture.

    The traditional method of making gajar halwa takes up to 2 hours or more (if made in large quantity). It is made by boiling milk and carrots. But this time I made the instant or quick version using the sweetened condensed milk.

    This is also known as Gajrela which is the most popular North Indian dessert. People usually make it during the winters. They make in big batches and store in the fridge, so the family can have it up to a week.

    My mom also makes this during the winters. But here in USA, whenever I feel like having carrot halwa, I make it. Because I get good juicy carrot all year around.

    Step By Step Photo Instructions:

    1) Heat the ghee in a pan. Once hot add grated carrots and stir.

    2) Cook for 7-8 minutes. it will start to soften. It will reduce in quantity.

    cooking grated carrot

    3) Now add milk.

    4) Let it simmer. Do stir in between.

    adding milk

    5) Cook till all the milk is dried out. It took me 2-3 minutes.

    6) Then add condensed milk.

    adding condensed milk

    7) Mix and let it cook. Don’t forget to stir once in a while.

    8) Cook till it dries out and becomes the halwa consistency. Turn off the stove.

    cooking carrot and condensed milk mixture

    9) Add cashews and raisins. Also, add cardamom powder.

    10) Mix well.

    adding cardamom powder and nuts

    Carrot halwa is ready to serve. It can be served warm or chilled. I usually bring it to room temperature and then chill in the fridge. I and hubby like to have it chilled.

    Expert Tips:

    • To make more quantity of gajar halwa, you can double, triple the amount. The procedure will be the same.
    • For grating the carrots, you can use the food processor as well. I am making small-batch here, so I have used a box grater.
    • To make best carrot halwa always use sweet and juicy carrots. In India, it is available during the winters. But here in USA, I get them all year around.
    carrot halwa with condensed milk

    Check out other halwa recipes
    Lauki halwa  //  Papaya halwa  //  Pumpkin halwa

    Did you try this gajar halwa with condensed milk recipe? I’d love to hear about it! Leave a review in the comment section below.

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    Gajar ka halwa with condensed milk | Gajar ka halwa recipe
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    Gajar Halwa With Condensed Milk

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    A quick and Instant gajar halwa recipe with condensed milk or milkmaid!! This carrot halwa requires 15 minutes only.
    Author: Kanan
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Indian
    Calories: 293kcal
    Servings 2
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml) See details

    Ingredients  

    • 1 tablespoon Ghee (Clarified butter)
    • 2 cups Carrot grated
    • ½ cup Milk
    • ¼ cup Sweetened condensed milk
    • 1 tablespoon Cashew nuts chopped
    • 1 tablespoon Raisins
    • ¼ teaspoon Green cardamom seeds powder

    Instructions 

    • Heat the ghee in a pan. Once hot add grated carrots and stir.
    • Cook for 7-8 minutes. it will start to soften. It will reduce in quantity.
    • Now add milk. Let it simmer. Do stir in between.
    • Cook till all the milk is dried out. It took me 2-3 minutes.
    • Then add condensed milk. Mix and let it cook. Don’t forget to stir once in a while.
    • Cook till it dries out and becomes the halwa consistency.
    • Turn off the stove.
    • Add cashews, raisins, and cardamom powder.
    • Mix well and it is ready to serve.

    Notes

    • To make more quantity of gajar halwa, you can double, triple the amount. The procedure will be the same.
    • For grating the carrots, you can use the food processor as well. I am making small-batch here, so I have used a box grater.
    • To make best carrot halwa always use sweet and juicy carrots. In India, it is available during the winters. But here in USA, I get them all year around.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 39.6g | Protein: 6.8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7.2g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31.9g
    *Nutrition information is a rough estimate for 1 serving
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    1. Beena G.

      April 22, 2020 at 12:03 pm

      Made this yesterday and it came out absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for this recipe. I wish I could upload a pic. My only alteration was almonds in place of cashews (didn't have any at home). And I fried the almonds and raisins in a little bit of ghee. Yummy!

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      • Kanan Patel

        April 24, 2020 at 9:34 am

        Glad that you liked the halwa.
        You can share the pic on Instagram through DM.

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