Gajrela (Gajar ka Halwa aka Carrot Dessert)
 
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A dessert made out of carrots! This comforting dessert doesn't use any refined sugar as a sweetener, just dates and honey, and is actually quite healthy!
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Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian, Dessert, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Organic, Refined Sugar free
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups of grated carrots (~2 full carrots)
  • 2 dates
  • 1.5 cups of milk (sub almond milk or any nut milk)
  • 1.5 tablespoons ground flax seed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
  • 2 tablespoons raw, organic honey
  • *Optional: Handful of raisins
  • *Optional: Handful of chopped nuts of choice (I find that pistachios and almonds work best)
  • *Optional: ½ tablespoon of hemp seeds
Instructions
  1. Add dates to a food processor for about 5 pulses.
  2. Add grated carrots to processor until dates and carrots are combined (just a couple pulses should do depending on your machine).
  3. Add date/carrot mixture and milk together (if you have a steel pot, that will work best).
  4. Bring to a boil, then turn down heat.
  5. When the milk begins to dissolve, mix in the ghee.
  6. Add ground flax seeds, cinnamon and honey and mix again.
  7. If using nuts, add them in.
  8. Let simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes, adding in raisins (if using) towards the end, and stirring occasionally.
  9. Once all the milk is dissolved, stir to desired consistency.
  10. Top with hemp seeds if using, and serve immediately!
Recipe by Naturally Rosy at https://www.naturallyrosy.com/gajrela-gajar-ka-halwa-aka-carrot-dessert/