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Carrot Barfi (Gajar Ki Barfi)

Carrot Barfi (Gajar Ki Barfi)

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: India
Calories: 177
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500g grated carrots
  • 300ml whole milk
  • 120g sugar
  • 50g butter or Ghee
  • 120g milk powder
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
  • Dry nuts and fruits (pistachios, almonds, raisins etc.)
For the Mawa:
  • 100ml whole milk
  • Two tablespoons of sugar
  • One tablespoon of butter or Ghee
  • 150g milk powder

Method
 

  1. Put a non-stick pan over medium-high heat with the grated carrots and milk.
  2. Mix and cover the pan. Cook until the carrot is cooked and absorbs all the liquid.
  3. Add sugar and butter or Ghee. Mix and cook over medium heat for a few minutes.
  4. Add the milk powder, cardamom powder and chopped dry nuts.
  5. Stir continuously on a medium-low flame until the mixture thickens and separates from the pan.
  6. Remove and place it in a greased pan, flatten the top part with a spatula. Sprinkle with chopped dry nuts and gently press them with the spatula.
  7. Let it cool at room temperature and cut into small squares before serving.
Carrot Barfi with instant Mawa:
  1. Put a non-stick pan on medium-high heat. Add milk, sugar and Ghee or butter.
  2. Wait until it melts and add the milk powder. Then mix everything, stirring constantly.
  3. Gradually it will turn into a thick paste and remove it from the heat.
  4. Place it on top of the carrot barfi and spread it with a spatula over the entire surface.
  5. Sprinkle with chopped dry nuts and gently press them with the spatula.
  6. Let it cool at room temperature and cut into small squares before serving.

Notes

Tips and Tricks:

  • You can prepare your Gajar Ki Barfi without this Mawa layer. It is totally optional.