Microwave Carrot Halwa

Chitra's Cuisine 2nd Anniversary

With great pride and lots of joy i'm here celebrating the Second Anniversary of Chitra's Cuisine with all of you. There were days when I used to post a recipe and wait anxiously to see if there are any viewership. Back then, I never imagined/anticipated this blog to survive 2 years. Thanks for your wonderful support and constant encouragement. On this day, I can certainly say that, I cannot dream a day without Chitra's Cuisine. You made me feel that I can cook. You made me feel I can do photography too. I'm truly privileged to have your viewership. I hope to live up to your faith in the days ahead. 

At this time, I also like to thank my hubby for encouraging my passion for photography ( which resulted in a home studio now). And of course, allowed me to build a wardrobe of utensils too :) 

Enjoy the recipe.

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Carrots - 3 long, peeled and grated(about 2 cups)

Sugar - 1 cup (adjust sugar according to your taste)

Low-fat Milk - 1 1/2 cups

Cardamom powder - 1/2 tbspn

Ghee - 3 tbspns

Slivered Almonds - 2 tbspns

Method:

In a microwave safe bowl add ghee and add grated carrots. Microwave on high for 3 minutes.

Now add milk and stir gently. Microwave on high for another 5-6 minutes, stirring for every two minutes.

Add cardamom powder and sugar. Stir again. When you add sugar, the mixture turns watery. Now microwave for another 19 minutes* on high or until the carrots turn soft and milk is completely absorbed.

Take another microwave safe bowl and add 1 tbspn of ghee and silvered almonds. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until the color of the slivered almonds slightly change.

Now add this to the above halwa. Serve hot or chilled.
*Depends upon the Microwave you are using. I used 1.5Kw Microwave Oven.

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