Desserts and Sweets Recipes - Carrot and Honey Halwa

Ingredients

• 2.4l/6 pts milk

• 450g/1 lb light brown sugar

• 100g/4 oz margarine

• 50g/2 oz flaked almonds

• 50g/2 oz pistachios, chopped

• 1.5kg/3 lb carrots, grated

• 100g/4 oz clear honey

• 10ml/2 tsp ground cardamom

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Method:

1. Boil two-thirds of the milk with the sugar for 20 minutes until reduced to one-quarter of the original quantity, stirring continuously. Lower the heat and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring continuously, until the thick becomes a thick, creamy and leave to cool.

2. Heat the margarine and fry the almonds and pistachios until lightly browned. Add the carrots, cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until tender.

3. Add the milk fudge and remaining milk and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the milk has been absorbed and the halwa is moist.

4. Add the honey and cardamom and stir until the sugar has dissolved and the carrots are glazed and sticky. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously. The halwa should be thick.

5. Pour into a lightly greased platter and leave to cool then cut into 5cm/2 in squares. Serve hot or cold.