Indian Dessert for Halloween

Gajar halwa, or carrot halwa, is a popular Indian dessert that I like to make for Halloween, its little like a pudding, with a beautiful carrot color and aroma.

• 4 servings
• 1 pound Carrots, grated
• 3 cups skim milk
• Sugar – 6 tablespoons (7 g) spoon-able sugar substitute
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon cardamom

1. In a deep saucepan , heat canola oil. Add grated carrots and fry they become brown.
2. Add Milk and cook on medium heat till almost dry- stir occasionally.
3. Add Sugar and cardamom. Stir till the sugar is dissolved.

Serve warm, chilled or at room temperature.

Recommended reading: Best Indian Cookbooks

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