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If I were asked what I usually do when I’m home on the weekends, my answer would always be cooking. I try to make different Bangladeshi food and desserts when I get little free time. Past weekend I made Carrot Halwa, which is one of the most famous traditional Bangladeshi desserts.  Though this wasn’t my first time making carrot Halwa, but I thought I would share it on my site as a tutorial assignment.

To make Carrot Halwa, we’ll need the ingredients given below-

1 kg Carrots, 2 liter Milk, 2 cups of Water, 1 teaspoon Cardamom seeds, 4 tablespoons Ghee (butter), 4 cups of sugar (small size cup), 2 tablespoons Raisins, 2 tablespoons Almonds.

 Here are the steps to make delicious Carrot Halwa are given below-

1. Peel and slice the carrots into small pieces (not too small). Then put the water to boil, when it starts boiling add the sliced carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes.

2. Drain the carrots from water and blend them (Don’t blend too much). Then set them aside for following step.

3. Boil the milk on medium-high heat in a non-stick pan until it is reduced to about 1 and half cup. Stir often to ensure the milk does not burn in the bottom of the pan. Set them aside.

4. Melt the butter in a frying pan on medium heat. Add the cardamom seeds. Then add the blended carrot paste and stir-fry for about 7-8 minutes. Carrots should be tender and slightly changed in color.

5. Add the milk and cook until the milk dries. This will take about eight to ten minutes.

6. Next add the sugar and stir-fry for another three to four minutes until the halwa starts to leave the side of the frying pan.

7. Remove the halwa from heat and arrange in a serving dish. Garnish with almonds and raisins.

Special Suggestion:

You could also cook the halwa a little more and pour on a greased plate. Spread the halwa until it is flat and 3/4 inch thick. After the halwa cools, cut in squared pieces. You could refrigerate them for up to months or so. When ready to serve just have to warm it for 10 seconds.

Though it takes about 2 hours to make this special dessert, but after tasting it, you would say it’s worth it. So folks take your time and try it if you’d like.

 

 

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