Gajar ka halwa, also known as gajorer halua, gajrela, gajar pak, and carrot halwa is a carrot-based sweet dessert pudding from the indian subcontinent. it is made by placing grated carrots in a pot containing a specific amount of water, milk and sugar, cardamom and then cooking while stirring regularly. it is often served with a garnish of almonds and pistachios. the nuts and other items used are first sautéed in ghee, a type of clarified butter from the indian subcontinent.the dessert is traditionally eaten during all of the festivals in india, mainly on the occasion of diwali, holi, eid al-fitr and raksha bandhan. it is served hot during the winter.
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