Halwa Dessert Food

GAJAR HALVA (CARROT PUDDING - AN INDIAN DESSERT)

Steps:

• Heat carrots and half-and-half to boiling in saucepan; reduce heat.
• Simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, until all the half & half is absorbed, about 45 minutes.
• Stir in the brown sugar, raisins, butter, cardamom and salt.
• Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until all of the brown sugar is dissolved and the mixture is of your desired consistency, (pudding-like) about 15 minutes.
• Garnish with pistachios or slivered almonds.
• Serve warm and enjoy!

HALWA DESSERT

Steps:

• Boil the sugar, water and saffron together to make a light syrup, set aside.
• Melt the ghee or butter in a deep pan over medium heat, blending in the farina and stirring constantly so that the mixture will not burn.
• Add the sultanas and almonds.
• Within 3 or 4 minutes, the mixture should be a light brown.
• Add the saffron syrup (use caution as it will splatter) and continue stirring constantly.
• Turn the heat to its highest and cook quickly until the mixture is the consistency of mush and the ghee just begins to separate.
• Remove from heat immediately, and allow to cool.
• Serve hot or warm as a dessert.

SOOJI HALWA (SEMOLINA DESSERT)

Steps:

• Mix sugar and water and bring to the boil to make a syrup of one-thread consistency.
• Add saffron and keep aside.
• Heat pan and add ghee, wait for a few seconds till it is warm.
• Now add semolina.
• Stir till pinky brown on medium heat only.
• Then add syrup and keep stirring till ghee separates.
• Decorate with nuts.