{“@context”:”https://schema.org”,”@type”:”Recipe”,”name”:”Gajar ka Halwa”,”description”:”Gajar ka Halwa is a rich and creamy Indian carrot dessert made with grated carrots, sugar, cream, ghee, and dry fruits, requiring no baking and ready in under an hour.”,”author”:{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:”Neetu”,”url”:”https://www.bakewithneetu.com”},”datePublished”:”2026-07-08″,”prepTime”:”PT15M”,”recipeYield”:”2 servings”,”recipeCategory”:”No Bake”,”keywords”:”gajar ka halwa, Indian carrot halwa, no bake Indian dessert, carrot halwa recipe, traditional halwa”}
Gajar ka Halwa
🥄 Prep: 15 min
🔥 Cook: 10 min
🍽 Serves: 2 servings
A soul-warming bowl of Gajar ka Halwa made with real ingredients, natural sweetness, and pure love from Neetu Sirigiri’s kitchen.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Gajar ka Halwa is one of those timeless Indian desserts that fills your home with warmth and the most irresistible aroma, and Neetu brings you the simplest, most wholesome version to make it right in your own kitchen. This classic carrot halwa is naturally gluten-free and made with real, nourishing ingredients that you can feel good about serving to your entire family.
Carrots are loaded with beta-carotene, antioxidants, and natural sweetness that make this dessert as nutritious as it is indulgent. The addition of ghee and cream provides healthy fats and richness while keeping this recipe free from any artificial additives or refined shortcuts.
- ✅ Naturally gluten-free and made with wholesome, real-food ingredients that nourish your body with every spoonful
- ✅ Carrots are rich in beta-carotene and antioxidants, making this dessert a genuinely nutritious treat for the whole family
- ✅ No artificial flavors or refined shortcuts – just pure ghee, cream, and the natural sweetness of fresh grated gajar
- ✅ A time-honored recipe perfected by MasterChef India Telugu Top 8 finalist Neetu Sirigiri that is as simple as it is delicious
Ingredients You’ll Need
(Full measurements in the recipe card below)
BASE
- • 1 kg grated gajar — fresh red carrots work best
- • 1.5 cups sugar — adjust to taste
- • 1 cup cream or khoya — khoya gives richer texture
FINISHING
- • 2 tbsp ghee — for frying dry fruits
- • chopped dry fruits — cashews and almonds recommended
Substitutions
| Ingredient | Swap |
|---|---|
| cream | full fat milk reduced down |
| sugar | jaggery for no refined sugar version |
| ghee | coconut oil for dairy free |
How to Make It — Step by Step
Cook Carrots
Add grated gajar and sugar to a kadai and mix well. Let sugar melt and moisture evaporate, stirring occasionally.
Add Cream
Once sugar water has evaporated, add cream and mix well. Cook on medium low flame stirring continuously.
Dry Out
Keep stirring until cream dries out completely. Lower the flame and continue cooking until halwa comes together.
Fry Dry Fruits
Warm 2 tbsp ghee in a small pan. Add dry fruits and fry until light golden brown.
Finish and Serve
Add fried dry fruits to the halwa and mix well. Gajar ka Halwa is ready to serve warm.
Tips for the Best Result
Always use fresh, firm red carrots for the best color and sweetness. Avoid pre-shredded carrots as they tend to be dry and will not give you that rich, vibrant halwa.
Do not rush the evaporation process. Letting the sugar water dry out completely before adding cream ensures the halwa gets a deep, caramelized flavor rather than a watery texture.
Frying dry fruits in warm ghee before adding them to the halwa enhances their flavor and gives them a lovely crunch that contrasts beautifully with the soft gajar.
How to Store
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use full-fat milk but you will need to cook it longer until it thickens and dries out completely.
Absolutely, adjust sugar to your taste. If your carrots are naturally very sweet, you can start with 1 cup of sugar and add more as needed.
Yes, all the ingredients in this recipe are naturally gluten-free, making it a great dessert option for those with gluten sensitivity.
Red Delhi carrots are the traditional choice and give the best color and sweetness, but orange carrots work well too.
Nutrition Per Serving
| Nutrient | Per Serving (2 servings) |
|---|---|
| Calories | — |
| Protein | — |
| Carbohydrates | — |
| Fiber | — |
| Fat | — |
| Sugar | — |
Estimates only — values vary with exact brands used.
Ingredients
- → 1 kg grated gajar
- → 1+1/2 cups of sugar
- → 1 cup cream or khoya
- → 2 tablespoon of ghee
- → Chopped dry fruits of your choice
Instructions
- 1. Add grated gajar and sugar to a kadai and mix well. Let sugar melt and moisture evaporate, stirring occasionally.
- 2. Once sugar water has evaporated, add cream and mix well. Cook on medium low flame stirring continuously.
- 3. Keep stirring until cream dries out completely. Lower the flame and continue cooking until halwa comes together.
- 4. Warm 2 tbsp ghee in a small pan. Add dry fruits and fry until light golden brown.
- 5. Add fried dry fruits to the halwa and mix well. Gajar ka Halwa is ready to serve warm.
▶ Watch Me Make It
See every step in action — including the flax egg trick that keeps this loaf perfectly bound and moist without a single egg.
MasterChef India contestant turned healthy baking creator. I specialise in eggless, no-oven, and gluten free recipes made with real ingredients — no protein powder, no shortcuts. Subscribe on YouTube for a new recipe every week!
Enjoyed this recipe?
Follow me for new healthy baking recipes every week!
Try this soul-warming Gajar ka Halwa for your next festive gathering or whenever you crave a comforting Indian sweet. We would love to see your creation, so do share a photo and tag us at bakewithneetu on Instagram!
// 600) {
floatBox.style.display = ‘block’;
} else {
floatBox.style.display = ‘none’;
}
};
})();
//]]>