Gajar Ka Halwa

INGREDIENTS :

* 1 kg Carrots
* 1 liter Milk
* 1 teaspoon Cardamom seeds
* 3/4 cup Water
* 3 tablespoons Ghee
* 2 tablespoons Raisins
* 2 tablespoons Almonds
* 2 tablespoons Pistachios
* 450 grams Sugar

METHOD:



* Wash and grate the carrots. Soak the raisins in water for 30 minutes. Blanch and shred the nuts.
* Put the water to boil, when it starts boiling add the grated carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
* Add the milk. Cook on a low flame for 1 hour stirring occasionally.
* Add sugar, mix well and cook till the sugar has dissolved and all the milk has been absorbed.
* Add ghee and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add the slightly crushed cardamoms and the raisins.
* Mix well. Remove from heat and arrange in a serving dish. Garnish with almonds and pistachios. Serve cold, hot or at room temperature.