Low Fat Gajar Halwa
Indulge guilt-free in the rich flavors of traditional Indian dessert with this Low Fat Gajar Halwa recipe, a lighter twist on a beloved classic. Packed with the natural sweetness of fresh, grated carrots and cooked with creamy low-fat milk, this recipe delivers all the comforting decadence of Gajar Halwa while keeping it low in fat. A touch of cardamom enhances the aroma, while toasted cashew nuts, almonds, and plump raisins lend irresistible texture and nutty flavor. With just a tablespoon of ghee and minimal sugar, this wholesome dessert is perfect for health-conscious foodies. Ready in under an hour and ideal for celebrations or everyday indulgence, serve this warm, fragrant halwa with a sprinkle of extra nuts for a truly delightful treat. Keywords: Low Fat Gajar Halwa, healthy Indian dessert, low-fat dessert recipe, carrot halwa, traditional Indian sweets.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh carrots, grated
- 500 ml Low-fat milk
- 75 grams Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Cardamom powder
- 10 grams Cashew nuts, chopped
- 10 grams Almonds, chopped
- 10 grams Raisins
- 1 tablespoons Ghee (clarified butter)
Instructions
Wash, peel, and grate the fresh carrots. Ensure the grated carrots measure about 500 grams.
In a heavy-bottomed pan, add the grated carrots and low-fat milk. Mix well.
Cook this mixture on a low flame, stirring continuously until the milk is absorbed and the carrots are fully cooked. This should take about 25-30 minutes.
Once the milk is mostly evaporated, add sugar to the carrot mixture. Stir well to dissolve and blend the sugar evenly.
Continue to cook until the halwa thickens. Stir frequently to prevent the halwa from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
In a separate small pan, heat the ghee on medium flame. Once hot, add the chopped cashew nuts and almonds. Fry until they are golden brown.
Add the golden nuts along with raisins to the carrot mixture. Also, add the cardamom powder for aroma and a touch of flavor.
Mix everything thoroughly and cook for another 5 minutes until you achieve the desired consistency.
Turn off the heat and allow the low-fat Gajar Halwa to cool slightly.
Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with a few more chopped nuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.2 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 600 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.8 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 128.9 g | ||
| Protein | 25.5 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 832 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1828 mg | 39% | |
*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.
