Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe (Carrot Halwa, Indian Carrot Pudding)

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1. 1Step 1: Peel the carrots. Grate the carrots using the smaller side of the shredder. You can do it by hand or use a food processor.
2. 2Step 2: Heat a wok on medium heat, once hot, add 1 tbsp of ghee.
3. 3Step 3: Add the grated carrots and saute for about 8 minutes until the color of the carrots changes.
4. 4Step 4: Keep stirring to avoid burning. This is a labor of love.
5. 5Step 5: Add milk to the grated carrots. Cook the carrots and milk down for 6-7 minutes until all the milk is absorbed by the carrots.
6. 6Step 6: Keep stirring to avoid sticking and burning.
7. 7Step 7: Once all the milk is absorbed, this is what you should have.
8. 8Step 8: Add the sugar.
9. 9Step 9: Immediately after, add 1 more tbsp of ghee.
10. 10Step 10: Keep stirring until all the water is absorbed which is left behind by the sugar. This process will take about 5-6 minutes.
11. 11Step 11: Once done, add cardamom powder. Stir.
12. 12Step 12: Add chopped cashews. You can also add almonds, pistachios, and raisins, however I just stick with cashews.
13. 13Step 13: Mix well.
14. 14Step 14: Dry roast the Gajar ka Halwa for a couple more minutes so the color of the carrots deepens slightly.
15. 15Step 15: Enjoy with a cup of my Kadak Masala Chai.