Indian-Style Carrot Pudding With Yogurt - Gajar Halwa

Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon	15ml	Unsalted butter
3 cups	330g / 11oz	Grated carrots
1/2 cup	118ml	Nonfat condensed milk
1 cup	237ml	Water
1/2 cup	80g / 2.8oz	Raisins
1 teaspoon	5ml	Cardamom
2 cups	474ml	Lowfat plain yogurt

Recipe Instructions

In a medium skillet, melt butter. Saute carrots until they are limp, about 5 minutes.

Stir in milk and water. Mix in raisins and cardamom. Simmer until carrots are soft and nearly all liquid has evaporated, about 20 minutes.

Divide carrot mixture among 8 ramekins or small custard cups, letting it cool to lukewarm.

Spoon 2 tablespoons of yogurt over each portion of pudding and serve. Alternatively, cool, cover and refrigerate pudding. When ready to serve, re-heat slightly in microwave.

Notes: In India and Pakistan cooks take advantage of carrots' natural sweetness by using them in desserts. Gajar Halwa is made by simmering carrots with raisins and milk until their sugars become very concentrated. Dana's no-fuss version of this pudding-like treat features the golden color and rich flavor of carrots perfumed with cardamom. Serve this dessert warm, topped with yogurt and a sprinkling of chopped, pale green pistachios. It is the perfect end to a light meal.

Source:
Dana Jacobi for AICR

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