Indian-style Spiced Carrot Bars (Gajar Ka Halwa)

Name: Indian-style Spiced Carrot Bars (Gajar Ka Halwa)
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters almonds (optional); 2 kilograms carrots, peeled then grated through the largest holes of a box grater; 4 green cardamom pods; 6 Tbsps sugar; 1 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided; 2 liters whole milk

Indian-style Spiced Carrot Bars (Gajar Ka Halwa) might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 425 calories, 14g of protein, and 17g of fat each. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up sugar, carrots, milk, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Instructions

If using almonds (not just for garnish), heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering.

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Vegetable Oil

Almonds

Add 1/4 cup almonds and cook, stirring and tossing frequently, until lightly golden brown, about 3 minutes.

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Almonds

Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Set aside.

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Paper Towels

Combine grated carrots, milk, and cardamom pods in a large, heavy bottomed pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until all milk has evaporated, about 40 minutes.

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Cardamom Pods