Gajar Ka Halwa is the king of winter desserts in Pakistan. Made with fresh red carrots, milk, sugar, and ghee, this rich and aromatic dessert is a must-have during weddings and chilly nights. The slow-cooked process gives it an irresistible texture and deep caramelized flavor.
📌 Why Everyone Loves Gajar Ka Halwa?
✔ Rich and flavorful, thanks to slow cooking
✔ Perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness
✔ Loaded with vitamins from fresh carrots
✔ Tastes even better the next day!
🔥 Traditional Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe
🔹 Ingredients:
- 1 kg grated red carrots
- 1 liter full-fat milk
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup ghee
- ½ tsp cardamom powder
- ½ cup chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, cashews)
🔹 Instructions:
- Cook carrots in milk on low heat until soft (about 45 minutes).
- Add sugar and cardamom, and cook until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in ghee and sauté until the halwa turns deep orange.
- Garnish with nuts and serve warm.
🔥 Tip: Serve Gajar Ka Halwa with a scoop of malai (cream) or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence!
Final Thoughts
Pakistani sweets and desserts are deeply rooted in tradition, bringing warmth and joy to every occasion. Whether it’s the softness of Gulab Jamun, the creaminess of Kheer, or the richness of Gajar Ka Halwa, each dessert has a story to tell.