International Recipes
Carrot Pudding (Gajar Halva)
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 medium carrots, finely shredded
- 2 cups Half-and-Half
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted pistachios or slivered almonds
Instructions
- Heat carrots and Half-and-Half to boiling in saucepan; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, until half and half is absorbed, about 1 hour.
- Stir in brown sugar, raisins, butter, cardamom and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until brown sugar is dissolved and mixture is of desired consistency, about 15 minutes.
- Garnish with pistachios or slivered almonds.