One of my most pleasant memories attached with winters in India is a bowl of piping hot Gajar Ka Halwa. As we sat cuddled in our quilts, the hot sugary delight was our perfect companion. It is difficult to match the out-of-the-world Gajar Ka Halwa made by my mom. The other day we had a get together at home and I decided to make the same Gajar Ka Halwa as my mom used to make. I just gave it a twist by adding some dates to it. Carrots and Dates Halwa Preparation Time: 10-15 mins | Cooking Time: 30 mins | Serves: 4 Ingredients Carrots, grated 10 medium Dates, seeded and chopped 3/4 cup Sugar 1/2 cup Milk 2 cups Cashew nuts, roughly chopped 8-10 Raisins 8-10 Green cardamom powder 1 tsp Ghee 2 tablespoons Method * Heat a kadai. * Add grated carrots and sugar and cook for about five minutes. Add milk and continue to cook. * Add dates, cashew nuts, raisins, green cardamom powder and mix. * Cook for ten to fifteen minutes. * When dry and cooked add ghee. Mix well. Cook for another 2 minutes. * Serve hot. Food is never just food. I believe it’s story telling, it’s conversation. It brings people together and it speaks a universal language! I love to play around in my kitchen. The thrill of being able to create something new and sharing it with others is what fuels my passion for cooking. The fact that dear husband is a foodie and an honest critique helps! I blog about my adventures in the kitchen at
