This winter you have every reason to gorge on Gajar Ka Halwa as it is something which is a great combo of taste and nutrition.
Carrots are used in preparing curries, salads and pickles. 'Gajar halwa' is a delicious and popular sweet preparation with carrot as the main ingredient.
*Adding a dash of GHEE could also give addition benefits as it helps promote healthy skin and strengthen bones. This super ingredient is packed with amino acids and antioxidants.
*MILK also improves bone density and prevents “porous bone” condition, a symptom of osteoporosis.
*Gajar Ka Halwa*
Ingredients
1 kg carrot
1 1/2 liter milk
5-7 tbsp ghee
5- tbsp sugar
2 tbsp raisins
1 tbsp almonds, shredded
Method:
* Peel and grate the carrots.
* Simmer in milk with the cardamom until liquid evaporates.
* Heat ghee in a heavy pan and add the carrot mixture.
* Cook over a gentle flame for 10-15 minutes.
* Stir in sugar and continue cooking until the halwa turns deep reddish colour.
* Stir in dried fruit and serve.
Apart from its numerous benefits for the skin, hair, vision, heart and liver, it is also a good first food for babies above six months of age.
Carrot nutritional value per 100g (raw) Energy 41 kcal Carbohydrate 9.58g Dietary fibre 2.8g Sugar 4.74g Protein 0.93g Fat 0.2g Folate 19mcg Vitamin A 16,706 IU Vitamin C 5.9mg Vitamin K 13.2mcg Calcium 33mg Fluoride 3.2mcg Iron 0.30mg Magnesium 12mg Phosphorus 35mg Potassium 320mg Sodium 69mg Copper 0.045mg Zinc 0.24mg
Benefits of carrot : *For the skin - carotenoid-rich diet reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack
*weight loss - rich in fibre and low in calories
*preventing cancer - carotenoids help to activate the enzymes that metabolise cancer-causing cells.
*cardiovascular health - carotenoid-rich diet reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack.
*promote liver health - Antioxidants in carrots help in cleansing the liver of toxins and improve liver health.
