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Gajrela

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

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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. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

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

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Questions

What is Gajrela?

A rich Indian carrot pudding cooked slowly with milk, ghee, cardamom, and toasted nuts for a cozy dessert. This reference files it under Indian dessert: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 55 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for ghee in Gajrela?

The entry for Gajrela calls for 3 tbsp ghee. In its place: Use unsalted butter where the heat is moderate, or a neutral oil where it is high. Clarifying butter yourself takes about ten minutes.

Can I make Gajrela dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Gajrela 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.

Is Gajrela vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 3 tbsp ghee and 3 cups whole milk. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Gajrela contain tree nuts?

Yes: 2 tbsp almonds, sliced and 1 tbsp pistachios, chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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