Sugar free gajar ka halwa with jaggery

SUGAR FREE GAJAR KA HALWA WITH JAGGERY

INGREDIENTS

• Grated red carrot – 2 cup
• Grated jaggery – 1/2 or 3/4 cup or as per taste
• Milk – 1/2 cup
• Cardamom pwdr – 1/4 tsp
• Milk pwdr – 1 tsp [optional ]
• Ghee – 1 or 2 tsp
• Almonds / badam soaked in hot water – few

PREPARATION –

1. Soak the badam in hot water for few hours.Peel the skin.and slice it thinly.
2. Peel the carrot  and grate it .

METHOD

Heat ghee in a pan and  add the grated carrot .

Stir and cook 2 – 3 mins .

Reduce the flame to low and add milk ,mix well.

Cover and cook till complete milk is absorbed .

Stir in between .

Once the milk is completely absorbed , add cardamom pwdr + jaggery and mix well .

Stir and cook till ,the jaggery melts .

Once the jaggery melts add the milk pwdr , mix well and cook till the halwa thickens slightly.

Off the flame and garnish with almonds .

Halwa is ready to serve either hot or cold.

ENJOY !

GOODNESS OF JAGGERY [from google]

1. It prevents constipation by aiding digestion. It activates the digestive enzymes in our body, thus helps in proper digestion of food. That’s why many people prefer eating jaggery after a meal.
2. It acts as a detox, as it helps cleanse the liver by flushing out nasty toxins from the body.
3. Jaggery is loaded with antioxidants and minerals like zinc and selenium, which help prevent free-radicals (responsible for early ageing). It helps boost resistance against infections, hence building stronger immunity.
4. Eating a piece of jaggery daily can help women combat PMS symptoms including mood swings, menstrual cramps and abdominal pain.
5. Jaggery acts as a natural sweetener and provides energy over an extended period of time.
6. Consume jaggery in moderation, as it is slightly higher in calories, containing up to 4 kcal/gram. People who are diabetic or are following a weight loss diet should monitor their consumption of jaggery, as it can lead to weight gain and fluctuations in blood-sugar levels.
7. Jaggery is loaded with antioxidants and minerals such as zinc and selenium, Jaggery also helps increase the total count of haemoglobin in the blood.

NOTES

1. Cook on low flame and fry the carrot well or your halwa will have raw taste.
2. Buy organic jaggery .
3. You can also add khoya .
4. Instead jaggery you can use sugar or milk maid.
5. Milk pwdr gives more taste .

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