3 carrot-based sweet dishes

Almost everyone is aware of the nutritional value of carrots. These crunchy orange vegetables are a great go-go and are packed with nutrients such as vitamin K, vitamin A and potassium, keeping diseases including night blindness at bay. Apparently, carrots also have anti-carcinogenic properties.

If your children avoid having fruits and vegetables, especially carrots, you must have noticed that they do not crib if it is added in a mashed or grated manner. So why not prepare some tasty carrot-based desserts for them. Here are some recipes that you can prepare at home easily.

1. Gajar ka Halwa

Talk about carrots and not mention gajar ka halwa? Impossible. Winters are already around the corner, so prepare this gajar ka halwa recipe at home the healthy way.

Ingredients

2 tbsp Nestlé Everyday Ghee

25 gms Chopped Kaju (Cashew nuts)

1 ltr Nestlé a+ Nourish Milk

25 gms Kishmish (Raisins)

1 kg Grated Carrots

1/2 tin (200 gms) Nestlé MILKMAID

Recipe

1. Bring grated carrots and milk to a boil in a pan. Cook and stir continuously on a low flame until milk dries up.
2. Add Nestlé MILKMAID and wait for it to dry again.
3. Add ghee and cook for around 10 minutes. Garnish with dry fruits and serve hot.

2. Carrot Cake

If your family relishes cakes, they will love this luscious affair. Indulge in the magic of love with this carrot cake recipe.

Ingredients

1 tsp Jaiphal (Nutmeg) Powder

1 tsp Baking Soda

200 gms Maida (All-Purpose Flour)

1 tin (400 gms) Nestlé MILKMAID

3 cups grated carrots

1 cup (150 ml) Aerated Soda

100 gms Butter

1 tsp Baking Powder

Recipe

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Add maida, baking soda, baking powder and nutmeg powder to a dish.
2. Dust carrots with some maida.
3. Add melted butter to Nestlé MILKMAID. Alternatively, add maida mix and aerated soda to MILKMAID mixture. Lastly, fold in carrots.
4. Grease and dry dust a baking tin. Pour batter and bake at 180 degrees C for 45-50 minutes or till done.
5. Let it cool, then serve sliced.

3. Carrot Kheer

Craving for something hot and sweet? This carrot kheer will leave you in splits with an oozy, warm texture.

Ingredients

10 cashew / kaju (halves)

1 tsp khoya

¼ tsp saffron / kesar

2 tbsp raisins / kishmish

2 tbsp pistachios

1½ cup carrot (grated)

¼ cup sugar

1 tbsp ghee / clarified butter

4 cup milk

¼ tsp cardamom powder / elaichi powder

Recipe

1. Saute 1 tbsp ghee and carrots in a kadhai, followed by saffron and milk. Bring it to a boil while on a medium flame.
2. Stir till 10 minutes or until the milk thickens.
3. Crumble some khoya, add ¼ cup sugar and stir well.
4. Once you get a creamy texture, add fried cashew-raisins and cardamom powder. Mix well.
5. Serve chilled or hot.

So, wait no more and enjoy the winter vibes with the richness and goodness of carrots.