Low Fat Carrot Halwa
Indulge in the rich, aromatic flavors of traditional Indian dessert with a modern twist through this Low Fat Carrot Halwa recipe. Perfectly spiced with freshly ground cardamom and enriched with golden raisins and toasted almonds, this wholesome treat uses skim milk and minimal ghee for a lighter, healthier alternative to the classic version. Tender grated carrots are gently simmered with milk until creamy, then sweetened with a touch of sugar for just the right balance. Ready in under an hour, this low-fat dessert is ideal for guilt-free celebrations or satisfying your sweet cravings. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy a light yet luscious spoonful in every bite. Perfect for health-conscious festivities!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Carrots
- 500 ml Skim milk
- 50 grams Sugar
- 3 pieces Cardamom pods
- 2 tablespoons Raisins
- 2 tablespoons Almonds
- 1 tablespoon Ghee
- 250 ml Water
Instructions
Peel and grate the carrots finely.
In a heavy-bottomed pan, add the grated carrots and 250 ml of water. Cook over medium heat until the carrots soften, stirring occasionally.
Add the skim milk to the softened carrots. Stir well and let the mixture cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the milk has evaporated and the carrots are tender.
In the meantime, crack open the cardamom pods and crush the seeds to a fine powder using a mortar and pestle.
Once the milk has evaporated, add the sugar and cardamom powder to the carrot mixture. Stir well and let it cook until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes slightly thick.
In a small pan, heat the ghee over low heat. Add the raisins and almonds. Fry them gently until the almonds are golden brown and the raisins swell up.
Add the fried almonds and raisins with the ghee to the carrot mixture. Mix thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.
Cook the halwa for another 5 minutes on low heat until everything is well incorporated. The ghee should leave the sides and the halwa should not be runny.
Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your low-fat carrot halwa warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
904 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.7 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 56 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 572 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 149.7 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 118.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.9 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 928 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 2682 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
