Gajar (carrot) halwa trifle
Gajar (Carrot) Halwa is a popular traditional Indian dessert, originating from north India. This fusion recipe is served with layers of halwa, pistachios and whipped cream, a twist that your guests will definitely love.
Ingredients
For Halwa
- 4 tbsp Ghee or unsalted butter full-fat coconut oil if making vegan/dairy free
- 7-8 Cashews
- 7-8 Raisins
- 4 cups Carrot Grated
- ½ cup Milk full-fat coconut milk if making vegan/dairy free
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Cardamom
For whipped cream
- 2-2.5 cups Heavy cream full-fat coconut milk if making vegan/dairy free
- 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
For trifle
- Sliced Pistachios for garnishing
Instructions
For halwa
- In a pressure cooker add one tablespoon ghee
- Add cashews and raisins. Roast for 2-3 minutes or till cashews turns light brown
- Add milk, grated carrot, and sugar
- Close the lid and close the valve and give it one whistle
- Wait till the pressure releases
- Open the lid and put the cooker on the stove top at medium high flame
- Stir the mixture for 6-7 minutes or till liquid has reduced
- Add remaining Ghee and stir for another 6-7 minutes or till ghee starts separating
- Add cardamom, mix it and stir for a minute
- Remove Halwa from stove top and let it cool down to room temperature
For whipped cream
- Put mixing bowl and electric mixer attachments in a refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before whisking
- Pour heavy cream and into a mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to whip the cream until it holds stiff.
- Put whipped cream in a container and store in the fridge until needed for decorating.
For trifle
- In a tall serving glass add prepared halwa and press it down
- Add crushed pistachios
- Pour whipped cream
- Garnish with pistachios
- Repeat till the glass is full
Notes
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- Using tender juicy carrot is important for making halwa
- I didn’t use khoya, but if you want to use that add it while adding cardamom powder
- If making vegan whipped cream put coconut milk cans in a refrigerator a night before so that coconut cream will easily separate from the water
- You can add vanilla ice cream instead of whipping cream
- If your whipping cream is not holding stiff, add ice cubes in a large bowl and put your mixing bowl on top of that and start whipping your heavy cream