Gajar Ka Halwa....!!! (Carrot Halwa)

This is a yummy dessert which is a common sweet for we Indians... Especially North Indians.... This was first introduced during the Mughal period and the name originates from an arabic word "Halwa" which means "sweet" and it is made from Carrot )in Hindi : Gajar) so that it is known as 'Gajar Ka Halwa'. It is strongly associated with Punjab but it is not clear it originated there. It is very similar to the other types of Punjabi Halwa.

Preparation Time : 15 mins
Cooking Time : 1 hr 45 mins
Serves : 5

Ingredients:

Carrots	8
Milk	4 cups
Ghee	4 tbsp
Sugar	10 - 12tbsp
Cashews	20
Raisins	15
Cardamom powdered	1 tsp

Method:
1. Grate the carrots.
2. Heat milk in a botton thick pan and combine milk and grated carrots.
3. On low flame bring the whole mixture to boil and then simmer.
4. Keep on stirring. The carrots will have to get cooked in the milk and then the milk will start to evaporate.
5. When milk has reduced to 75% add the ghee,sugar and powdered cardamom and continue to stir.
6. When the halwa is done add the cashews and raisins.
7. Serve warm or cold.... It tastes really good if served warm :) :)