Gajar Halwa With Jaggery: Give Your Gajrela A Healthier Twist

By Shreya Sarpal

December 4, 2025

A healthy twist on the classic carrot dessert, this halwa uses jaggery instead of sugar. Slow-cooked with milk, ghee, and aromatic cardamom, it’s rich, naturally sweet, and comforting.

Ingredients

2 cups grated carrots 1 cup grated or powdered jaggery 2 cups milk 2 tbsp ghee 4-5 cardamom pods, crushed 2 tbsp chopped nuts (cashews, almonds, pistachios)

Step 1

Cook grated carrots with milk on medium flame until soft, and milk is absorbed (20-25 mins).

Step 2

Add jaggery, stirring continuously until melted.

Step 3

Mix in ghee, cardamom, and nuts. Cook 5-7 mins until thick.

Step 4

Serve warm, garnished with extra nuts.