It’s winter season! That time of the year again, where every kitchen is loaded with different mouth-watering, sweet winter eats, of which gajar ka halwa, also called gajrela, holds a special place in every Indian’s heart.
However, it has garnered a bad reputation due to the excess amount of sugar, a.k.a. calories, thrown in the recipe. It’s no exaggeration to assume that our love for this calorie-laden goodness is boundless. But, just thinking about the pounds you’re about to gain, makes this amazing dish, an almost, sinful affair. It spells indulgence – you just can’t stop with one bite! And why should you, when you have a smart sugar like I’m lite?
Simply, add in a healthy twist to your gajar ka halwa with I’m lite, which gives you 50% less calories and you can make this winter-special dessert, a healthy-special one.
Ingredients:
- 4.5 cups grated carrots
- 4 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsps ghee
- 12 tbsps sugar (Use half the quantity with I’m lite– 6 tbsps)
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 10-12 cashews – chopped
- 10-12 almonds – sliced/ chopped
- 2 tbsps golden raisins
- 1 pinch saffron strands – optional
Steps:
- In a deep thick bottomed pan, combine the milk & grated carrots.
- On a low to medium flame, bring the whole mixture to a boil & then simmer.
- While the mixture is simmering on a low flame, keep on stirring.
- The grated carrots will cook in the milk, which will start to reduce & evaporate.
- When the milk has reduced by 75%, add the ghee, I’m lite & powdered cardamom to the mixture.
- Stir well & continue to simmer & cook on a low flame.
- Keep on stirring the halwa in between.
- Towards the end, add the cashews, almonds, saffron & raisins.
- Simmer the halwa till all the milk is evaporated. Switch off the burner.
- Serve the gajar ka halwa, hot or cold, as per your preference.
Enjoy this crowd pleaser of a dessert and don’t hold back from making a big batch without any weight gain worries, since it’s made with I’m lite, which gives you the taste, look & sweetness of sugar, but with less calories. A perfect blend of sugar and stevia, I’m lite will ensure this delicacy and any leftovers, can be enjoyed as a household treat, complete with fighting over the crusty bits. Pair it with a cup of garam masala chai and it can only be the start of a great winter season!
Recipe Source:
https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/gajar-halwa-recipe-gajar-ka-halwa/#wprm-recipe-container-137693