‘Gajar Ka Halwa’ The Ultimate Winter Delight!

Winter is almost synonymous with gajar ka halwa. In fact, many people wait for winter to come only to savour this mouth-watering Indian dessert, never mind the chilly wind and the biting cold.

The best thing about gajar ka halwa is that it can be made as rich as possible with oodles of desi ghee, khoya and nuts and as low calorie and nutritious as possible without sugar and khoya.

Be that as it may, the popular sweet dish has many health benefits due to all the nutritious ingredients. The main ones are carrots, milk and ghee.

Carrots are rich in antioxidants and are good for the eyes. The beta carotene in carrots gives it the red or orange colour, which is then converted to Vitamin A by the body. They are also full of Vitamin C and K besides being rich in fibre. They also help in promoting gut health and maintaining blood pressure levels.

Milk has protein, Vitamins A, B1, B2, B12, and D, potassium, calcium and magnesium. It improves bone density.