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Carrot halva
A popular, simple dessert from Central India - delicious eaten warm.
What you need
- 75 g butter, softened
- 550 g carrots, peeled and grated
- 1 l milk
- 75 g caster sugar
- 45 ml raisins
- 6 tsp flaked almonds
- 3 tsp flaked or finely chopped pistachio nuts
- 5 crushed green cardamom pods husks removed
Method
Melt the butter or ghee in a pan. Saute the carrots for 3 min, until reddish brown. Add the milk and sugar. Cook over a low heat for 20 min until liquid has evaporated.
Add the raisins, almonds, pistachios and cardamoms. Cook for 5 min until piping hot. Serve in a warmed serving bowl.
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Preparation 15 minutes Cook 28 minutes Total 43 minutes -
Energy 555 kcal/serving Fat 5.14 g/serving Carbohydrates 309.57 g/serving Glycaemic Index 49 Glycaemic Load 38.59 
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Cook's tip
| Per portion | Per 100g | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kj) | 2323 | 499 | 10475 | 8350 |
| Energy (kcal) | 555 | 119 | 2500 | 2000 |
| Protein (g) | 14.0 | 3.01 | ||
| Carbohydrate (g) | 77.4 | 16.6 | 345 | 275 |
| Fat (g) | 23.9 | 5.14 | 95 | 70 |
| Fat (saturated) (g) | 12.9 | 2.77 | ||
| Fibre (g) | 6.35 | 1.36 | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 353 | 76.0 | ||
| Salt (equivalent) (g) | 0.88 | 0.19 | 7 | 5 |
| Per Portion | Per 100g | RDA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (µg) | 4160 | 894 | 800 |
| Vitamin B-12 (µg) | 0.97 | 0.21 | 1 |
| Vitamin B-6 (mg) | 0.46 | 0.10 | 2 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 16.9 | 3.63 | 60 |
| Vitamin D (µg) | 14.0 | 3.01 | 266 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 2.44 | 0.53 | 10 |
| Zinc (mg) | 1.60 | 0.34 | 15 |
| Calcium (mg) | 424 | 91.2 | 800 |
| Folate (mcg) | 37.0 | 7.94 | 200 |
| Iron (mg) | 1.93 | 0.42 | 14 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 84.5 | 18.2 | 300 |
| Niacin (mg) | 2.04 | 0.44 | 18 |
| Pantothenic acid (mg) | 1.17 | 0.25 | 6 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.63 | 0.13 | 1.6 |
| Phosphorous (mg) | 410 | 88.3 | 800 |
| Thiamin (mg) | 0.33 | 0.07 | 1.4 |
This recipe is:
Demi-veg- Vegetarian
Citrus free
Corn-free
Egg free
Gluten free
Peanut free
Shellfish free
Wheat free
Yeast free
What the text colours mean:
- Low in fat
- High in fibre
- Rich source
- Known source
This recipe is estimated to provide the nutritional content shown alongside.
The following ingredients were not included in the calculations because their contribution to nutrition is negligible green cardamom pods or unavailable
IMPORTANT: You should consult a doctor before making any significant dietary changes. The information presented here or made available through this website is intended as a guide to help you plan a healthy diet. It is not intended to replace or substitute for the services of trained health professionals.
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