Gajrela

Name: Gajrela
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 cups carrots, grated; 3 tbsp ghee; 3 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 2 tbsp almonds, sliced; 1 tbsp pistachios, chopped

A rich Indian carrot pudding cooked slowly with milk, ghee, cardamom, and toasted nuts for a cozy dessert.

55 minMediumServes 4370 cal/serving

IndianDessertStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 cups carrots, grated
3 tbsp ghee
3 cups whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
2 tbsp almonds, sliced
1 tbsp pistachios, chopped

Instructions

1

Melt 3 tbsp ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
2

Add 4 cups grated carrots and saute for 5 to 7 minutes until softened.
3

Pour in 3 cups whole milk and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
4

Simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until the liquid completely evaporates.
5

Stir in 1/2 cup granulated sugar and cook for another 5 minutes until liquid released by the sugar evaporates.
6

Stir in 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, 2 tbsp sliced almonds, and 1 tbsp chopped pistachios for 2 minutes before removing from heat.

Questions

Can I make Gajrela dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 3 tbsp ghee, 3 cups whole milk. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Gajrela keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Gajrela?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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