Carrot Pudding (Gajraila) Recipe

Name: Carrot Pudding (Gajraila)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1000 grams carrots fresh, peeled and coarsely grated; 3/4 cup rice; 3 litres milk; 2 cups sugar; 8 each cardamom pods green; 100 grams almonds blanched, cut into slivers; 50 grams pistachio nuts unsalted, cut into slivers; 50 grams raisins, seedless green; 12 each cardamom seeds crushed; 1 x leaf sprigs as needed for decoration, optional; 3 drops essence kewra

Servings: persons

1000 grams carrots fresh, peeled and coarsely grated
3/4 cup rice
3 litres milk
2 cups sugar
8 each cardamom pods green
100 grams almonds blanched, cut into slivers
50 grams pistachio nuts unsalted, cut into slivers
50 grams raisins, seedless green
12 each cardamom seeds crushed
1 x leaf sprigs as needed for decoration, optional
3 drops essence kewra

1
Put the rice in a sieve and wash it thoroughly under a running cold tap until the water runs clear.
2
Soak in plenty of cold water for 30 minutes.
3
Drain in a sieve.
4
Put the grated carrots, rice and cardamoms in a large heavy-based sauce pan and add milk.
5
Simmer, uncovered, over low heat, for two hours.
6
Keep scraping the sides and bottom of the pan to loosen coagulated milk that may stick there and add this to the carrots and rice mixture to help to thicken the milk in the pan.
7
Keep stirring and scraping the pan until the carrot and rice turns soft mushy and the milk has thickened ( the consistency should be that of thick porridge ).
8
Add the sugar and stirring continuously, dissolve it.
9
This will also thicken the pudding slightly.
10
Stirring constantly cook for another 15 to 20 minutes.
11
Add the rest of the ingredients.
12
Stir well.
13
Transfer to a serving dish and decorate with silver leaves.
14
Serve hot or cold.

1217

kcal

Calories

Fat

195

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1000 grams carrots fresh, peeled and coarsely grated, 3/4 cup rice, 3 litres milk, 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Carrot Pudding (Gajraila) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Carrot Pudding (Gajraila)

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