Gajar Halva (Carrot Pudding - an Indian Dessert)

From: K8tee

On May 12, 2009

This was lovely. It's so unusual that I didn't have the confidence to serve it as my only dessert at a recent Indian dinner party, so also made Chocolate Kulfi from a recipe on Recipezaar. But the Kulfi was an awful lot of work, and the Gajar Halva would have been perfect on it's own - if only I'd believed the other reviewers! Will definitely make again.

From: gimme_a_spachler'

On Apr 4, 2009

Only had baby carrots, so i had to use the small grater for finger-control's sake. I think that hindered the half and half from absorbing as much. I also had to 1/2 the recipe. Didnt have cardamom, so i subed it for cinnimon and mace. All and all it's pretty darn alright. I think this is a great starter recipe for me to build on. Thanks for teachin me the basics.

From: Chef #1085827

On Dec 19, 2008

This recipe had such good reviews that I thought to try it since I had loads of carrots in my fridge. So delicious!!! I used less butter than the recipe and added a bit of cinnamon at the end. It has to be the best carrot halwa I have ever had! In fact I am making it right now for a potluck with my friends. Thanks for posting this awesome dessert!!

From: Chef #504609

On May 23, 2007

I tried this recipe last year and it was absolutely gorgeous. I was pretty sure beforehand I would like it, but my boyfriend was pretty skeptical and yet he also loved it. I made the recipe exactly as shown and it turned out brilliantly. We had it with slivered almonds and vanilla ice cream, which was a great combination. The most time-consuming part was crushing the cardamom from the pods (I couldn't find ground cardamom) but it was worth it for the amazing flavour. I had wanted to make a full Indian meal and this was the perfect ending to it.