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Quick Gajar ka Halwa, Carrot Halwa Without Mawa

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gajar ka halwa without mawa is a delicious halwa with the rich hue of carrots and the luxurious flavour of milk. Learn how to make carrot halwa without khoya.

This easy, quick gajar halwa without mawa, is so easy and simple, and is made with common, everyday ingredients. It does not even use khoya. You can make it on any day you feel like treating your family to a special desi dessert.

This carrot halwa without mawa has the perfect amount of sweetness, creaminess and the flavour is very delicately perked up by the addition of cardamom powder. And the garnish of dry fruits gives a finishing touch to this Indian mithai.

This carrot halwa without khoya can be served at the end of any Indian party and also during the fasting festivals of Janmashtami, Ekadashi and Navratri. It is often a part of ‘chappan bhog’ served as an offering to Lord Krishna during Janmashtami.

Tips for gajar ka halwa without mawa. 1. Ensure to grate the carrot thick as they tend to shrink in size after cooking. 2. Make sure to use nice and red carrots they are comparatively sweeter than orange carrots. 3. Use full fat milk to make this luscious gajar halwa.

You can also try other tasty Indian treats like the Khubani Halwa and the Lauki Halwa.

Enjoy gajar ka halwa without mawa recipe | carrot halwa without mawa | easy gajar halwa without mawa | carrot halwa without khoya with detailed step by step photos.

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Quick Gajar ka Halwa, Carrot Halwa Without Mawa recipe - How to make Quick Gajar ka Halwa, Carrot Halwa Without Mawa

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     5Makes 5 servings
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Ingredients

For Quick Gajar ka Halwa
4 cups thickly grated carrot
4 tbsp ghee
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup condensed milk
1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
1 tbsp almond (badam) slivers
1 tbsp chopped cashew nut (kaju)
1 tbsp pistachio slivers
Method

For quick gajar ka halwa
    For quick gajar ka halwa
  1. To make gajar ka halwa, heat the ghee in a pan, add the carrots and sauté on a medium flame for a minute, while stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the milk, mix well and cover with a lid and cook on medium flame for 15 minutes until the milk reduces.
  3. Add the condensed milk and cardamom powder , mix well and cook on high flame for 5 minutes, while stirring continuously.
  4. Add the almond slivers, chopped cashew nuts and pista slivers. Mix well.
  5. Serve the gajar ka halwa hot.

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  2. What is gajar halwa made of? gajar ka halwa without mawa recipe | carrot halwa without mawa | easy gajar halwa without mawa | carrot halwa without khoya | is made using easily available in India: 4 cups thickly grated carrot, 4 tbsp ghee, 1 1/2 cup milk, ½ cup condensed milk, 1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder, 1 tbsp almond (badam) slivers, 1 tbsp chopped cashews and 1 tbsp pistachio slivers. See the below image of list of ingredients for gajar halwa.

For gajar halwa without mawa
  1. To make gajar ka halwa without mawa recipe | carrot halwa without mawa | easy gajar halwa without mawa | carrot halwa without khoya, we need carrots. Red carrots are the best to make this halwa. However, they are available only during the winter season. When red carrots are not in season, use the orange variety that is available all through the year. Irrespective of the colour, carrot roots should be firm, smooth, relatively straight and bright in color.
  2. Wash the carrot with water. 
  3. Peel the carrot using a peeler.
  4. Using a grater, measure 4 cups thickly grated carrot. Ensure you grate them thickly for carrot halwa without mawa. This will give a good mouthfeel after being cooked. 
  5. Heat 4 tbsp ghee in a pan.
  6. Add 4 cups thickly grated carrot.
  7. Sauté on a medium flame for a minute, while stirring occasionally.
  8. Add 1½ cups of milk.
  9. Mix well.
  10. Cover with a lid and cook on medium flame for 15 minutes or until the milk reduces.
  11. Add ½ cup condensed milk.
  12. Add ½ tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder.
  13. Mix well and cook on high flame for 5 minutes, while stirring continuously.
  14. Add 1 tbsp almond (badam) slivers.
  15. Add 1 tbsp chopped cashew nut (kaju).
  16. Add 1 tbsp pistachio slivers. 
  17. Mix well.
  18. Serve gajar ka halwa without mawa hot.

tips to make gajar halwa
  1. Make sure to use nice and red carrots they are comparatively sweeter than orange carrots.
  2. Ensure to grate the carrot thick as they tend to shrink in size after cooking.
  3. Use full fat milk to make this luscious gajar halwa.

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy359 cal
Protein4.5 g
Carbohydrates35.5 g
Fiber4 g
Fat20.8 g
Cholesterol8 mg
Sodium40.8 mg

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Quick Gajar ka Halwa, Carrot Halwa Without Mawa
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 on 18 Feb 21 12:06 PM


I tried and it turned out super yum!! Very quick and very tasty! Thank you mam for sharing 😊
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Tarla Dalal    Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.
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18 Feb 21 03:25 PM
Quick Gajar ka Halwa, Carrot Halwa Without Mawa
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 on 10 Feb 21 12:32 PM


I tried...it''s too yummy
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10 Feb 21 03:31 PM
Quick Gajar ka Halwa, Carrot Halwa Without Mawa
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 on 05 Feb 21 11:13 PM


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08 Feb 21 01:49 PM
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 on 29 Aug 20 02:47 PM


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29 Sep 20 09:12 AM
Quick Gajar ka Halwa, Carrot Halwa Without Mawa
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 on 13 Apr 20 02:52 PM


Super easy n super delicious! Can we use butter instead of ghee and kaju instead of badam?
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Tarla Dalal    Hi Wendy, for authentic taste we recommend you to use clarified butter that is Ghee. You can add baadam or pistachios instead of kaju.
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14 Apr 20 08:39 PM
Quick Gajar ka Halwa, Carrot Halwa Without Mawa
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 on 25 Nov 19 03:34 AM


Hi Tarla Dalal aunty, yes, have tried this recipe amd it came out so yummy. Specially with my 16 months old daughter its hard to spend time in kitchen stirring Jus a quick question as I m watchin out calories I take, what I can substitute sugar or brown sugar with? Can I add jaggery and will give me the same taste as it is now? Thankyou. Kind regards
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Tarla Dalal    Hi, Try using jaggery sugar, which will be in granulated form. There might be slight difference in colour.
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25 Nov 19 04:39 PM
Quick Gajar ka Halwa, Carrot Halwa Without Mawa
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 on 14 Jan 19 12:01 AM


Tried this...it was so yummy....nd yeahh it is easy to make...☺
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Tarla Dalal    Hi Surbhi, Happy to know you liked the recipe. Do try more & more recipes and share with us your feedback. Happy Cooking!
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14 Jan 19 09:22 AM
Quick Gajar ka Halwa, Carrot Halwa Without Mawa
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 on 10 Dec 18 08:22 AM


Tried this and very easy and tasty. Hubby loved it. Can I do the same with doodhi?
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Tarla Dalal    Hi Prajakta, Happy to know you liked the recipe. Yes, you can do the same with doodhi. You can refer this recipe https://www.tarladalal.com/Doodhi-ka-Halwa-2027r
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10 Dec 18 09:00 AM
Quick Gajar ka Halwa, Carrot Halwa Without Mawa
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 on 08 Mar 17 03:13 PM


Quick gajar halwa.. is really tasty.. the best part it is made without mawa.. but the taste is much better and also feels rich. Thank you for this recipe..
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