How are the carrots prepared for this halwa?

The winter carrots are scraped, cut into 4-inch pieces, and then steamed for about 15 minutes until they are soft but still firm to the touch.

What kind of sweetener is used in this Super-Healthy Carrot Halwa?

This recipe uses jaggery, palm sugar, or agave, which is melted with a teaspoon of water to create a syrup before being combined with the shredded carrots.

How is the cardamom incorporated into this specific halwa recipe?

Whole cardamom pods are pounded until the skin splits and the pods are powdered, then added to the shredded carrots along with the other spices.

Can I adjust the sweetness level of this Super-Healthy Carrot Halwa?

Yes, while adding the jaggery syrup, you should continuously check the sweetness until you reach your desired level, as the recipe notes a preference for very sweet.

How should I store and serve the Super-Healthy Carrot Halwa?

Store the halwa in the refrigerator and serve it either warm or cold. You can also serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Super-Healthy Carrot Halwa
[Vegan]

Name: Super-Healthy Carrot Halwa [Vegan]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 - 6
Ingredients: ½ kg Winter Carrots (about 9 long carrots); ¾ cup or less jaggery/ palm sugar/ agave; ½ cup Cashews; 2 pods of Cardamom or a pinch of cardamom powder; A pinch of dried ginger powder; Slivered Almonds and whole raisins to garnish (optional)

RB By: Rithika Ramesh: Owner, The Green Stove Vegan Bakery

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Ingredients You Need for Super-Healthy Carrot Halwa [Vegan]

½ kg Winter Carrots (about 9 long carrots)
¾ cup or less jaggery/ palm sugar/ agave
½ cup Cashews
2 pods of Cardamom or a pinch of cardamom powder
A pinch of dried ginger powder
Slivered Almonds and whole raisins to garnish (optional)

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How to Prepare Super-Healthy Carrot Halwa [Vegan]

Scrape the carrots and cut the tops of the carrots. Cut them into 4 inch pieces. Steam the carrots for about 15 minutes till they are soft but firm to touch. They should be cooked all the way through.
In the mean time, melt the jaggery or palm sugar with a teaspoon of water. If you already have a syrup you can omit the melting. Grind the cashews into a powder. Pound the whole cardamom till the skin splits and the pods are powdered. (The skin can be put into your sugar jar to get flavoured sugar)
Once the carrots are done, shred them into a bowl. Add the jaggery syrup, cardamom, cashew powder and dried ginger powder. While adding the sweetener, keep checking till you get your desired level of sweetness. We like things really sweet here so you might not need the entire quantity. Garnish with raisins and slivers of almonds if you like.
Store it in the refrigerator and serve warm or cold. You could even serve warm carrot halwa with some vanilla ice cream.