Carrot Halwa (Made W/Ease in Slow Cooker) - Zwt-8

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   Grate the carrots by hand.

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   (This dish is a labor of love & this is the only real labor part of it.)

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   The carrots break down much better if they're hand grated.

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   Alternatively, you can grate them in a food proc.

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   Anupy Singla said the pre-grated, store-bought carrots aren't worth using as they're grated too thick & too long.)

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   Put the carrots in the slow cooker.

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   Bring milk to a boil on the stovetop & pour over the carrots in the slow cooker.

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   Cook for 3 hrs on high.

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   Remove the slow cooker lid & cook for another 3 hrs on high.

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    Replace the lid (but leave slightly open) & cook on high for 3 more hours.

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    By now, the carrots will be cooked & will look soft & watery.

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    Transfer the carrot mixture to a wide, heavy pan & cook on the stovetop on med-high for 15 minutes.

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    Add the sugar & cont cooking (stirring) for another 15 minutes.

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    While stirring, slowly add the crushed almonds & the ghee or butter.

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    Add the raisins + ground cardamom & cont stirring.

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    When the carrot mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan on its own & becomes thicker, its done.

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    Take the pan off the heat & let the mixture cool for about 15 minutes.

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    Garnish w/grd pistachio & almonds to serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.