Carrot Pudding
(Gajar Halwa)

Serves: 4  Cooking time (approx.): 9 minutes Style: North Indian Vegetarian 2  tablespoon(s) ghee (clarified butter) 4  cups grated carrot ½  cup(s) milk powder 2  tablespoon(s) condensed milk 2  tablespoons sugar 2  tablespoon(s) raisins 2  tablespoon(s) chopped nuts almonds and cahewnuts. ½  teaspoon(s) cardamom (elaichi) powder 2  tablespoon(s) fresh cream beaten well almond slivers for garnishing Pour the melted clarified butter (ghee) in a microwave-safe large deep bowl. Mix in the grated carrot and microwave covered on high (100%) power for about 5  minutes. Mix in the rest of the ingredients except the fresh cream and microwave covered on high (100%) power for about 4  minutes. TIPS: Condensed milk can be replaced with khoya if available. The quantity of sugar can be increased or decreased as per taste. Ghee may be readily available off the shelf in Indian stores. However, it is important that it be fresh stock. When the microwave cooking time for a step exceeds 2 minutes, it is highly recommended the contents be checked and stirred at regular intervals to avoid burning of food. Standing time is a very important step as it completes the microwave cooking process of a dish. Ideally, allow the dish to stand for about 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm or chilled garnished with: fresh cream and almond slivers.

 
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