Vegan Gajar Ka Halwa

Here is a perfect luscious plant-based “Gajar Ka Halwa” recipe which is made with zero added sugar, no ghee/oil. Unlike regular Indian carrot halwa which is loaded with refined-sugar, ghee, milk and mawa (khoya/milk reduction). But for my vegan version I have used homemade coconut milk/cashew milk along with nuts and dates.

Gajar ka Halwa is simple but outstanding classic Indian dessert made by slow cooking shredded carrots, non-dairy milk, dates & cardamom. The natural flavour and sweetness of carrots along with nuts make this dish so delicious. The entire house would smell heavenly.

The Almond flour & cashew milk adds richness to this halwa, and is a great substitute for the Milk & khoya. Fall & winter is the season for those glowing red carrots.

It is an ultimate guilt-free dessert, which is also healthy, vegan, gluten-free & soy-free.

Ingredients:

• 4 Cups – Indian/Winter/Red Carrots, shredded using a food processor
• 20 Strands – Saffron (Kesar)
• 1 ½ Cup – Organic Dates Paste OR 1 Cup Dates Paste + ½ Cup Jaggery
• ¼ Cup – Coconut Cream / Thick Coconut Milk (Optional)
• ¼ Cup – Cashew milk or Plant-base Milk
• 1 Tablespoon – Organic Golden Raisins
• 1 Tablespoon – Melon Seeds
• 1 Tablespoon – Organic Almonds, unsalted & slivered
• 1 Tablespoon – Organic Pistachio, unsalted & slivered
• 1 Teaspoon – Freshly Grounded Cardamom Powder
• 1-2 Tablespoon – Organic Almond Powder/Flour

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