{"id":6043,"date":"2025-11-01T16:21:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T16:21:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blossomcoder.com\/forkonaroad\/?post_type=recipes&#038;p=6043"},"modified":"2025-11-05T06:34:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T06:34:35","slug":"gajar-halva-rooted-in-love","status":"publish","type":"recipes","link":"https:\/\/blossomcoder.com\/forkonaroad\/recipes\/gajar-halva-rooted-in-love\/","title":{"rendered":"Gajar Halva \u2013 Rooted in Love"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gajar Halva \u2013 Carrots with Cardamom, Saffron, Spices &amp; Nuts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indian celebrations like all other cultures are never without its sweets and desserts. What you may not know is that the food traditions also have sweets that play a seasonal role in our diets. Rooted in the philosophy of Ayurvedic living, eating with and for the seasons is a real way of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the winter, when the native reddish-orange carrots were in season, Mummy would make her simple but magical&nbsp;<em>gajar<\/em>&nbsp;halva at least a few times during the short season. Usually enjoyed warm which allows the aromas and the fat to coat your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This recipe is never cloying with sweetness, but lets the carrot do its thing with a few simple ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tip: Try this with the Indian gourd called \u2018doodhi\u2019 or bottle gourd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Serves 6-8 | Prep Time \u2013 15 Mins | Active Time \u2013 35-40 Min<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1.5 lbs. carrots (approx. 5-6 cups shredded)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/3 cup organic cane sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 \u00bd cups whole milk (vegan substitute 2 cups oat milk)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 cup almond flour (optional, for extra body)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 \u00bd tsp. Shahi Gulshan blend, divided 2 &amp; \u00bd; (or 1 tsp. ground cardamom, a few strands of saffron)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 \u00bd Tbsp. ghee (vegan substitute with coconut oil)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4 cup slivered almonds or pistachios (toasted; reserve few for garnish)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4 cup golden raisins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/8 tsp. salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rinse, peel and trim the carrots. Grate the carrots by hand or in a food processor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the carrots and milk to a heavy non-stick 6\u20138-quart saucepan, bring it to boil on medium-high heat, lower the heat to medium and continue simmering, stirring frequently. Cook for 25-35 minutes until the milk has reduced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the sugar, almond flour (if using), salt, and the spice blend. Lower the heat to medium-low and stir steadily to avoid scorching for 5-7 minutes. Add the ghee, raisins and the toasted nuts, continue stirring constantly to finish for 3-5 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As the halva begins to pull from the sides of the pan and the aroma is that of toasting ghee and spices, turn off the heat. You\u2019re looking for a consistency that\u2019s together but not runny or tough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serve warm sprinkled with the reserved nuts and 1 tsp. of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forkonaroad.com\/store\/shahi-gulshan-dessert-blend\/\"><strong>Shahi Gulshan<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gajar Halva \u2013 Carrots with Cardamom, Saffron, Spices &amp; Nuts Indian celebrations like all other cultures are never without its sweets and desserts. What you may not know is that the food traditions also have sweets that play a seasonal role in our diets. 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