Carrot Beetroot Hearty Halwa – Valentine Special – Indian Traditional Dessert

Ingredients

• 2 cups grated / finely chopped red carrot
• 1/4 cup grated / finely chopped beetroot
• 4 tsp ghee
• 1/2 cup milk powder
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tsp cardamom nutmeg powder
• 2 tsp chopped dryfruits
• 1 tsp silver tiny balls for garnishing
• 1 tsp multi color vermicelli sprinklers

Steps

1. Wash and peel off carrot and beetroot. Finely chopped in the chopper or grate it.
2. In pan add both, on a slow flame, dry roast them to evaporate water. Add ghee, stir well.
3. Now add ghee, milk, and sugar. Stir constantly to avoid burning. When liquid reduces, add milk powder, and condensed milk.
4. Stir continuously, Halwa turns into a soft dough, add ghee, cardamom nutmeg powder. Mix well.
5. Check with spatula, Halwa hold it vertically, it's ready to give heart shape. Turn off gas. Add chopped dryfruits and rose essence for more flavour.
6. Let cool for the few minutes. Give it a heart shape of your choice, large and small. Garnish with tiny silver balls and multi color vermicelli. Keep it fridge for 30 minutes. Enjoy it with your valentines.