Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 medium-sized fresh carrots, grated
- 4 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- Chopped nuts (almonds or pistachios)
- Raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Grate the fresh carrots until you have about 4 cups.
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee over medium heat. Add the grated carrots and sauté for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the whole milk and add the sugar. Simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the cardamom powder and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Mix in chopped nuts and raisins, if using, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve warm or chill in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg