Gajar Ka Halwa | Gajrela Recipe | Punjabi Home Style Gajar Ka Halwa | Chef Sanjyot Keer

Ful written recipe for Gajrela

Prep time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 1.5-2 hours
Serves: it can serve a family of four for 3-4 days, depending on the quantity being served, suggested to make at least 1-1.5 kg of carrots so you can enjoy this delicacy for days, store in the fridge for up to 4-5 days and warm it before serving.

Ingredients:
• Carrots 1 kg
• Milk 3 litres
• Sugar 300 gm
• Cardamom powder 2 tsp
• For roasting nuts:
1. Ghee 4-5 tbsp
2. Cashew nuts 1/4th cup (slivered)
3. Almonds 1/4th cup (slivered)
• Slivered Pistachios (for garnish)
• Raisins 2 tbsp
Methods:
• Wash & Peel the red carrots and grate it, use a larger grating side.
• Set a deep base heavy bottom pan on medium heat and add milk, bring the milk to a boil while keep stirring in intervals.
• By the time milk comes to a boil, roast the nuts by setting a pan on medium heat, add ghee and nuts, roast the nuts until light golden brown and aromatic. Keep aside to add later in the halwa.
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• Once the milk comes to boil, add the grated carrots and continue to cook on medium high heat or medium heat, depending on the quantity & the vessel size.
• I have used 1:3 ratio of carrots to milk, you can use a minimum of 1:1 ratio, more the milk, richer will be the texture of the halwa & longer the time it will take to cook. I suggest to use at least 1:2 ratio of carrots to milk.
• The milk should always be on a simmering boil, keep stirring occasionally, initially you do not require to stir a lot as the milk quantity is quite a lot.
• Once the milk starts to reduce & thicken, start stirring more frequently, cook until the milk has reduced completely.
• This process might take about 90-120 minutes depending on the quantity of the milk & carrots
• Once the milk has reduced completely, add sugar and cardamom powder and mix well, stir and cook for another 25 minutes on medium flame. Stir continuously at this stage as there is no liquid and there are chances to burn.
• Now, add the roasted nuts and raisins to the halwa, stir well and cook for 10-15 minutes. addition of raisins is optional but it elevates the flavour.
• Gajrela, also known as Gajar ka halwa is ready to be served, serve this delectable sweet by garnishing it with slivered nuts of your choice.

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[YourFoodLab]

One of the most awaited and requested winter recipe is finally out now! It's the season of red carrots and the best thing that could be made is gajar ka halwa or gajrela.
In Punjabi homes we call it gajrela which simply is carrots cooked in milk. A lot of Punjabis prep gajrela frequently or cook in large batches which is then stored and had in every meal. The preparation is quite nostalgic in every home as my grandmother and mother prep this simple yet beautiful dish with love. This version is my household version where milk and carrot is simmered down completely which is opposite to the one you get outside where the carrot is fried in ghee and then mawa is added later. This version is my most favourite because this is how I have had gajar ka halwa at home. I usually heat it and have it with vanilla ice cream ❤️ Try the recipe this winters and enjoy.

[azrarizwan]

I was a failure in cooking.... Discovered your channel 2 months ago.... Till now I tried 7 recipes of yours and it turn out to be amazing... Thanks a lot❤❤

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[sheerizaidi]

I made hlwa ... today according to your recipe... It's become v testy... thank you Bhaiya

[kiranbhoopathy]

I would suggest one small change, frying carrots in ghee first would reduce the raw smell and would help release natural sugar from carrots! After frying we should add milk which is pre boiled (not to add fresh milk).

[retrosapien]

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[dikshabisht]

And you got a great cameraman 🔥 i love every shot❤️🔥

[Pca]

Finally an authentic recipe the way we make in Delhi. All other recipes on the net are shortcuts and useless. Well done. Love your recipes

[rohrakhushi]

Gonna try now in this method

Usually my mom first adds grated carrot and then gradually the milk
Let's see how this new method works!
Thanks ya❤️

[payalupadhyay]

He never make any dish like other chefs only single bowl... Khul ke bnate hai aur khul k khilate hai... That's too good👍

[priyanair]

Sanjyot have u made halwa for everyone around you ? Its so delicious ya.... Wish i could just touch the screen and have it :)

[msanne]

Today i made gajrela, followed ur recipe completely. Aaj mere ko compliment mila ke - aaj tak ka sabse acha halwa ye bana hai. I told them about your YouTube channel.
Thanks a lot to chef Sanjyot keer!! All credit goes to you sir 🙏 regards

[aayushiverma]

Whenever you begin, it is almost as if there’s music playing, and your feet are tapping to the beats of the music😍

[yogeshdevare]

I was about to visit to my in laws and I wanted to make something special for them. I don't know what should I make. Suddenly notification popuped from YFL, and after watching this receipe i went like crazy. Luckily I had carrots in my fridge and I started to prepare receipt according to given instructions. After serving to my in-laws they said that" laga hi nahi ki tune pahli baar banaya hai ye" and I was like Sanjyot jee tussi great ho ❤️❤️. Thankyou so much ❤️

[swatikokate]

Its coz of u I have become Pro Chef at my place and with this m gona get more praising for sure and the credit goes to u Chef❤️....u r the inspiration, TYSM for this tempting and all time favourite recipe...keep rocking❤️

[sweetysharmasweetysharma]

This is real punjabi style. Love it. Glad that some show real recipe of Gajar Halwa. I watched other recipe everyone just doing short cut. Thanks. You real Punjabi.

[snehagaikwad]

Hope you will reach 2M subscriber soon and you only deserves it man

[naveendua]

Dear Sanjot aaj hi maine banaya gajar ka halwa first time in my life and the result was God bless you.

[amanrathore]

Finally the most awaited one, ab thand ka maza ayega. Love it it's so tempting and mouth watering 😍

[nandinidatir]

I tried this recipe today. It turned out fantastic. Thank you for the recipe. It took around 3 hours for cooking but result was amazing.