Preparation of Carrot Halwa

Ingredients :

1 kg juicy orange carrots

1 1/2 litre milk

400-500 gm sugar

elaichi powder (cardomon)

saffron few flakes

few drops orange colour (optional)

1 tbsp ghee

Method : 

Peel and grate carrots. Put milk and carrots in a heavy saucepan. 

Boil till thick, stirring occassionally. Once it starts thickening, stir 

continuously. Add sugar and cook further till thickens. Add ghee,

elaichi, saffron and colour. Stir on low heat till the mixture collects 

in a soft ball or the ghee oozes out. Serve hot, decorated with a 

chopped almond or pista.