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Grating
Wash and peel the skin of the carrot and grate finely and keep aside.
- Serving Size 1 Small Cup (100 g)
- Calories274.0 kcal
- Carbs28.0 g (111.9 kcal)
- Protein4.4 g (17.7 kcal)
- Fats16.0 g (144.4 kcal)
Carrot halwa recipe
Carrot halwa is a good source of calcium, phosphorus, copper, selenium, manganese, biotin, and an excellent source of alpha-carotene, beta carotene, and vitamin E. HINT: Eat this dessert in moderation as it contains high sugar and saturated fat.
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 7 persons
Ingredients
Ghee clarified butter
4 Table Spoon
Sugar
150 Grams
Carrot orange
250 Grams
Cardamom green
5 Grams
Almond
20 Grams
Cashew nut
20 Grams
Pistachio nuts
20 Grams
Whole buffalo milk
100 Milliliter
Khoa
75 Grams
Instructions
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Frying
In a large kadai heat ghee and fry cashews, almonds, pista. Fry until it turns golden brown. Keep aside.
3
Cooking
In the same ghee add grated carrots and saute well. Saute for 5 minutes or until it changes color slightly. Now pour milk and give a good stir, boil for 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Add sugar, khoa, and cardamom powder, mix well and cook. Garnish with fried nuts.
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Serving
Finally, enjoy gajar ka halwa or carrot halwa chilled or warm.
Nutrition Label
Carrot halwa
- Serving Size1 Small Cup (100 g)
- Calories274.0 kcal
- Carbs28.0 g
- Fiber2.4 g
- Sugar25.4 g
- Protein4.4 g
- Fat16.0 g
- Saturated fat7.9 g
- Mono unsaturated fat5.8 g
- Poly unsaturated fat1.5 g
- Cholesterol21.9 mg
- Sodium29.0 mg
Also Known As
Glycemic Index
53 Low
Low glycemic impact due to protein and fat and fiber slowing carbohydrate absorption.
How to flatten the spike
- Eat protein portions first before rice or bread
- The fiber content helps moderate blood sugar spikes
Compare & Substitute
| Nutrient | Carrot halwa | Almond halwa | Badam da halwa | Badam ka halwa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 274 kcal | 502.6 kcal | 502.6 kcal | 502.6 kcal |
| Carbs | 28 g | 22.6 g | 22.6 g | 22.6 g |
| Protein | 4.4 g | 11.8 g | 11.8 g | 11.8 g |
| Fat | 16 g | 40.5 g | 40.5 g | 40.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 5.8 g | 5.8 g | 5.8 g |
| Sugar | 25.4 g | 21 g | 21 g | 21 g |
| Sodium | 29 mg | 12.6 mg | 12.6 mg | 12.6 mg |
| Cholesterol | 21.9 mg | 25.6 mg | 25.6 mg | 25.6 mg |
