Indian · dessert
Gajar Halwa
Gajar Halwa reads sweetness 7.1, richness 5.7 and nutty 5.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Indian dessert, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.8 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.1 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.1 · Richness 5.7 · Nutty 5.5 · Fruity 3.4 · Warm Spice 2.9 · Earthy 2.5 · Floral 2.1 · Umami 1.7 · Bitterness 0.8 · Herbaceous 0.8 · Sourness 0.7
What's in it (9)
- 2 lbs red carrots, grated
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp ghee
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/2 cup khoya
- 2 tbsp cashews
- 2 tbsp almonds, slivered
- 1 tbsp raisins
Time & effort: about 30 min (15 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 357.4 kcal, 15.1 g protein, 5.7 g fat, 64.9 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Grate carrots and cook in ghee until moisture evaporates.
- Add milk and simmer until absorbed, stirring frequently.
- Mix in khoya, sugar, and cardamom and cook until the halwa pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Garnish with nuts and serve warm.
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- Umm Ali (Egyptian Bread Pudding) — Egyptian
- Sholeh Zard (Saffron Rice Pudding) — Persian
- Kheer — Indian
- Canjica (Mugunza) — Brazilian
- Halva (Irmik Helvasi) — Turkish
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