Gajar Halwa Recipe with A2 Ghee (Carrot Halwa)
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By the Faimly Farm Team · Prep 20 min · Cook 40 min · Serves 4 · A North Indian winter classic
Gajar Halwa is the king of Indian winter desserts — grated red carrots slow-cooked in milk and finished with generous pure ghee, sugar, and nuts. The ghee is what gives it that glossy richness and deep aroma. Here is the traditional method.
Ingredients
- 1 kg red carrots (preferably winter Delhi carrots), grated
- 1 litre full-fat milk
- 1/2 cup A2 ghee
- 3/4 cup sugar (to taste)
- 8-10 cashews and almonds, chopped
- 2 tbsp raisins
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- 2 tbsp khoya/mawa (optional, for richness)
Method
1. Cook the carrots in milk: in a heavy pan, combine the grated carrots and milk and cook on medium, stirring often, until the milk reduces and is almost absorbed.
2. Add ghee: add the A2 ghee and sauté the carrot mixture well — this is the step that brings out the halwa's signature aroma and richness.
3. Sweeten: add the sugar; it will loosen the mixture as it dissolves. Cook until thickened again.
4. Finish: stir in khoya (if using), cardamom, and the ghee-fried nuts and raisins. Cook until glossy and the ghee glistens.
5. Serve: warm, on its own or with a scoop of kulfi.
Why Ghee Matters Here
Gajar halwa lives on ghee — sauteeing the reduced carrots in generous pure ghee builds the aroma, colour, and that glossy richness. A halwa made with good A2 ghee tastes unmistakably more luxurious.
The Faimly Farm Tip
Use generous pure A2 ghee for the best aroma and shine. Ours is made from indigenous-cow milk by the traditional bilona method, in small lab-tested batches under our FSSAI licence. Explore our A2 Bilona Cow Ghee or the full A2 Ghee collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is gajar halwa?
Gajar halwa is a North Indian winter dessert of grated carrots slow-cooked in milk and finished with ghee, sugar, and nuts.
Why add ghee to gajar halwa?
Sauteeing the carrots in generous pure ghee builds the halwa's aroma, colour, and glossy richness.
Which carrots are best?
Red winter carrots (Delhi gajar) are traditional and give the best colour and sweetness.
Can I make it without khoya?
Yes; khoya adds richness but a good halwa can be made with just milk, ghee, sugar, and nuts.
Which ghee is best?
Pure A2 cow ghee, ideally bilona-made, gives the most authentic aroma and richness.
Conclusion
Gajar Halwa is winter comfort at its finest — sweet carrots, creamy milk, and generous pure ghee cooked to a glossy finish. Take your time reducing the milk and sauteeing in A2 ghee, and you will have the definitive Indian winter dessert.
Make winter's best halwa. Explore our A2 Ghee collection, try A2 Bilona Cow Ghee, and see our complete guide to cooking with A2 ghee. New customers can use code FIRST10 for 10% off their first order.
Faimly Farm: indigenous A2 milk, traditional bilona batches, lab-tested purity under our FSSAI licence. Learn more about Faimly Farm or contact us.
