Gajar Ka Halwa or Carrot Pudding (Indian Style )(Without Using Khoya and Condensed Milk )

Rinse and peel the carrots

Grate the carrots coarsely using a cheese grater

Heat 1 tablespoon ghee in a heavy bottomed pan or non -stick

fry the raisins on low heat until they puff up

Remove and keep it aside

In the same pan, fry cashew nuts until golden brown

Remove from pan

Add 1 tablespoon ghee and fry the grated carrots on low flamen,stirring continuously for 3-4 minutes

Add the crushed cardamom seeds and stir for about 30 seconds

Add the grated carrots to the pan and fry for about 3 minutes

Add the milk and bring it up to the boil

When the milk will start boiling,simmer the gas,stirring constantly

When the milk has 3/4th reduced ,add sugar, cashew ,raisins, and saffron to the pan and stir

Stirring continuously , for until all the milk is evaporated and the halwa is thick and glossy

Remove it in a bowl and set it aside

Garnish with chopped almonds and pistachio and serve hot

If you prefer you can have it cold also