THE ORANGE ROOT VELVET

(Our Play on Gajar Halwa)

THE ORANGE ROOT VELVET

Ingredients: 500g Carrots (grated), 500ml Full-fat milk, 50g Ghee, 100g Sugar, 1 tsp Cardamom powder, Saffron strands, 20g Pistachios, 20g Cashews...

Ingredients

  • 500g Carrots (grated)
  • 500ml Full-fat milk
  • 50g Ghee
  • 100g Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cardamom powder
  • Saffron strands
  • 20g Pistachios
  • 20g Cashews

Cooking Method

  1. The Reduction In a heavy pot, simmer the grated carrots and milk until the liquid has fully evaporated.
  2. The Scorch Add the ghee and fry the carrots for 10 minutes until they darken and turn glossy.
  3. The Sweeten Stir in the sugar and cardamom; cook until the sugar has fully dissolved.
  4. The Final Flourish Top with a massive handful of crushed nuts and saffron strands.

Cuisine: Indian

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