Gajar ka Halwa

Ingredients

• Carrots, grated 1 kg
• Milk 1 kg (5 cups)
• Sugar 125 g (1/2 cup)
• Cardamom (elaichi), powdered 1 tsp
• Almonds, blanched and shredded 5-6
• Raisins (kishmish) 8-10
• Clarified butter (ghee) 2 tbsp

Preparation

• In a wok or a wide mouthed pan with a heavy base, place the carrots and the milk, and bring to a boil.

• Cook the two together, till most of the milk has evaporated (high or low heat depends on how often you can stir it, to avoid scorching).

• Add the sugar and continue stirring, till the carrots have a slightly glossy look and the moisture has evaporated.

• Add the cardamoms and `ghee' and half the almonds and raisins, and mix well.

• Transfer onto a serving dish and garnish with the remainder of the almonds and raisins.