Easy Peasy Way To Make Gajjar Ka Halwa

Fun fact about me - I love to collect recipes! I have so many recipe books, journals I have filled over the years and scraps of paper every where with tips and so much more. I have to reveal though, that I don't actually get around to making too many of these. As a rule, I only write the recipes that I have tries and tested into my journals. I like the thought of leaving a bunch of them for my kids to use later in life.

So during the search for the next best recipe, I was referred to "Ramadan Recipes" on Facebook. I fell in love with the format and the way she explains the recipes. Makes everything seem to simple and easy to make. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ramadan-recipes/112629995501296

I have since tried quite a few the recipes and can honestly say that they are all quite good. I made the Gajjar Ka Halwa for the first time this past weekend and I really enjoyed it. This is one of those dishes that my mum used to make so well. But I always felt that it was one of those time consuming desserts. Though, this recipe is neither difficult nor time consuming. I think it took all of 40 minutes to make!!

So check out the video of me making Gajjar Ka Halwa for the first time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sca6m2YIRFg

RECIPE:

1 1/2 cup milk

1 can evaporated milk
3 cardamoms
2 tbsp. nuts
2 tbsp. coconut
1/2 cup sugar
3 tbsp. butter


Short and sweet!!

TIPS: Evaporated milk is milk with most of the water content taken out. It is great in dessert and unlike fresh milk had a long shelf life. You could make it yourself as well (lucky you for having so much time on your hands!).  Simmer, DON'T  BOIL, milk until it has been reduced to half.
You can substitute evaporated milk with Half-Half (ie. milk with 18% cream), if you are out. Though, with the evaporated milk you have to watch the heat as obsessively as you would with milk products.

Whenever you try this recipe, I would love to hear what you thought and what you would change about it.