Carrot Halwa (Gajar Ka Halwa)

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1. 1Step 1: First rinse, peel and then grate the carrots (8-9 medium sized tender juicy carrots), either with a hand held grater or in a food processor.
2. 2Step 2: You need approx 4 to 4.5 cups grated carrots.
3. 3Step 3: In a kadai or deep thick bottomed pan combine milk and grated carrots.
4. 4Step 4: On a low to medium flame, bring the whole mixture to a boil and then simmer.
5. 5Step 5: While the mixture is simmering on a low flame, keep on stirring in between.
6. 6Step 6: The grated carrots will cook in the milk and the milk will start to reduce and evaporate.
7. 7Step 7: When the milk has 75% reduced, add the ghee, sugar and powdered cardamom to the mixture.
8. 8Step 8: Stir well and continue to simmer and cook on a low flame.
9. 9Step 9: Do keep on stirring the halwa in between.
10. 10Step 10: Towards the end, add the cashews, almonds, saffron and raisins. Simmer the halwa till all the milk is evaporated. Switch off the burner.
11. 11Step 11: Serve gajar halwa hot, warm or you can also serve it cold. garnish with some chopped dry fruits while serving.