Bacon Gajar Ka Halwa
Enjoy this savory twist on the traditional Gajar Ka Halwa, all in under an hour. This fusion recipe not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also adds a rich, smoky flavor thanks to the crispy bacon, making it a perfect treat for those who enjoy a hint of adventure in their meals.
Ingredients
- 400 g Carrots grated
- 30 g Almonds chopped
- 30 g Cashews chopped
- 30 g Raisins
- 4 Cardamom Pods ground
- 100 g Mava or ¼ cup Milk Powder as an alternative
- 400 ml Milk
- 100 g Bacon
- 130 g Sugar
- ½ tbsp Ghee
Instructions
- Render Bacon: Place bacon in a large deep sauté pan while cold. Turn the heat to medium and cook until crispy, allowing it to render fat slowly. Remove, cool, and chop into small bits. Reserve the rendered bacon fat.
- Cook Carrots: In a clean large deep sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat. Add grated carrots and sauté until softened. Stir in milk and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
- Add Sugar and Seasonings: Add sugar to the carrot and milk mixture, continuing to cook until the milk has nearly evaporated. Season with ground cardamom, then stir in mava (or milk powder) and ghee.
- Prepare Nuts and Raisins: In a separate medium sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of bacon fat. Sauté cashews until they begin to brown. Add almonds and continue to sauté for 2 minutes, then mix in raisins and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove from the heat.
- Combine and Serve: Add the sautéed nuts and raisins to the carrot mixture. Stir well to combine and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 14gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 524mgPotassium: 855mgFiber: 6gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 16990IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 317mgIron: 3mg
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