Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to all my Readers!
Carrot Coconut Milk Halwa is a sinful dessert made with grated carrots and cooked in coconut milk.
The silky, nutty carrot halwa gets a makeover when cooked in coconut milk and is so delicious. Since I have so many versions of Carrot halwa on the blog, this version caught my attention and I decided I would surely give it a try.
Everybody loved it and will surely be repeated when I have excess coconut milk on hand.
If you are wondering why I am talking about this halwa, well we are starting our September Mega Blogging Marathon, where we will be blogging nonstop through the month, taking off on Sundays.
The theme for BM#104 is Sweets and Snacks. It is further split into 4 weeks, each week with a theme. I wasn’t planning to do it in this space, however, once I decided, I was very clear I will be doing Halwas. I had a goal of creating 101 Halwa.
So under Sweets this week, you will get to read different halwas. My initial list had all halwas with whole-grain flours some different combinations. I happened to start with this halwa as it was the easiest recipe and ended up sharing it first.
I have different versions and cooking methods in making the quintessential Gajjar Ka Halwa, then a Quick Gajar Halwa made in Pressure Cooker, Another version of Carrot Halwa that happened during A First Love. Carrot Moong Dal Halwa, Microwave Carrot Halwa
If you want to check out some traditional Indian Sweets, then hop over to Spice your Life!
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Carrot Coconut Milk Halwa
How to make Carrot Coconut Milk Halwa
Wash, peel and grate the carrots and measure it. Keep it aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a nonstick pan.
Roast the Almonds, remove and keep it aside.
In the same pan, add the grated carrot and saute until the raw smell disappears or for 5 to 7 minutes. Keep frying until it is nicely done.
Add the coconut milk and cardamom powder and mix well.
Simmer until the carrots are cooked and all the coconut milk evaporates. It may take 10 – 15 minutes.
Add the remaining ghee and sugar and mix well. Reduce the flame to medium.
Keep stirring till it forms a mass and leaving the sides of the pan.
When the halwa leaves the sides of the pan, turn off the flame.
Add the fried almonds and mix well.
Serve chilled.
Recipe
Carrot Coconut Milk Halwa
Ingredients
- 2 cups Carrot grated and packed
- 2 cups Coconut Milk
- 1 cup Sugar
- 3 - 4 tbsp Ghee
- A pinch Cardamom Powder
- Handful Almonds finely chopped
Instructions
How to make Carrot Coconut Milk Halwa
- Wash, peel and grate the carrots and measure it. Keep it aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a nonstick pan.
- Roast the almonds, remove and keep it aside.
- In the same pan, add the grated carrot and saute until the raw smell disappears or for 5 to 7 minutes. Keep frying until it is nicely done.
- Add the coconut milk and cardamom powder and mix well.
- Simmer until the carrots are cooked and all the coconut milk evaporates. It may take 10 – 15 minutes.
- Add the remaining ghee and sugar and mix well. Reduce the flame to medium.
- Keep stirring till it forms a mass and leaving the sides of the pan.
- When the halwa leaves the sides of the pan, turn off the flame.
- Add the fried almonds and mix well.
- Serve chilled.
I have featured the entire list that you can prepare for Diwali on both SYL and C4AS Sweets and Snacks & Sweets & Snacks for Diwali.
Suma Gandlur says
Ganesh Chaturthi wishes to you as well. I guess the coconut milk adds a rich flavor to the already sinful halwa.
Vaishali says
The combo of coconut milk with carrots sounds very interesting , I should try it this winter ! From the texture of the Halwa , I feel it is not as dry as the Halwa we usually make , am I right ?
I love this Halwa theme , what a beautiful sinful morning !
Narmadha says
What a sinful dessert. We all love carrot halwa. With coconut milk it would be more rich and delicious.
Harini Rupanagudi says
OMG! This looks so tempting. I am sure the coconut milk in there added a new level of flavor. Must try it when I have coconut milk at home.
Amara says
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to you as well Valli. Carrot and coconut milk combo seems to be unique and interesting. Texture of the halwa is just awesome.
Sushma Pinjala says
Love the delicious combo of coconut and carrot, I make ladoo with this combo. Halwa looks super delicious Valli. Wishing you and your family a very happy Ganesh Chaturti.
Padmajha PJ says
Such a delectable halwa. This is one of the few vegetables that the lil one will eat and he loves carrot halwa.If he sees this one Im sure he will be so tempted to grab it off the screen! Looking forward to the other halwa recipes in this series.