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gajar halva (carrot pudding)

agdeierl
agdeierl Posts: 378 Member
edited September 2024 in Recipes
I had lunch with a friend at a local Indian restaurant, and though I don't really like carrots, I was feeling courageous and decided to try the carrot pudding for dessert. IT WAS SO DELICIOUS! I've been googling for a recipe, but it looks like it has a good bit of butter, brown sugar, and half n half in it...all of which is fine, but I was hoping maybe someone had a tried-and-true lightened up version. I only had about 1/4 cup but man I wish I had some now....so yummy I want to make some!

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  • glenna221
    glenna221 Posts: 46
    you could try some lighter butter options (Earth Balance tastes the most like butter), use a little less sugar, maybe soymilk instead of half/half. I find soy milk to be creamier than skim milk. i might try to recreate this...love that carrot stuff.
  • drasr
    drasr Posts: 181
    The cardinal rule of making any halwa is to mix equal quantities of ghee/butter, sugar and carrots or whichever halwa you are making. Dried fruits can be added as per taste. I think if you include the healthy versions of everything that you would use, it may help. Try it with Vanila ice cream next time. It tastes even better.
  • agdeierl
    agdeierl Posts: 378 Member
    you could try some lighter butter options (Earth Balance tastes the most like butter), use a little less sugar, maybe soymilk instead of half/half. I find soy milk to be creamier than skim milk. i might try to recreate this...love that carrot stuff.

    Yeah I'm not a fan of soy milk, but I LOVE almond milk, and I think it's definitely creamier than skim milk....I guess it would work okay instead of half n half. If you do recreate it, please let me know how it goes!!!
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