Papaya-Carrot Halwa

What is there not to like in Carrot Halwa? Okay, there is sugar and the ghee component. But then if they are controlled, we all can indulge once in a while, don't you all agree? So to make it much more healthier, I sneaked in raw papaya and trust me, no one can tell the difference!

That is what I did and the kids polished the bowl leaving me spell bound!!

For Day 6 of BM 10, it is this delectable Halwa. While here check what my fellow marathoners are up to in this edition of Blogging Marathon.

Ingredients -


Raw Papaya grated 3 cups
Carrot grated 1 1/2 cups
Sugar 1/2 cup [use as per taste]
Milk/Mawa Powder 1 cup [could use khoya/khova instead]
Milk 1/4 cup [adjust according to need]
Cardamom Powder 1 tsp
Ghee 1 Tbsp [[use more if preferred]
Roasted nuts for garnish

Method Of Preparation -


In a non stick kadai / sauce pan or wok, add 1 tsp of ghee and fry the papaya and carrot until the raw smell disappears. (about 5-7 min)


Add sugar, mawa powder, milk and keep stirring until the halwa, while adding the remaining ghee.


Sprinkle cardamom powder and remove from fire when the halwa comes together as a single mass.


Garnish with roasted nuts for a great dessert!


Sending this to Srivalli's 'Kid's Delight - Deceptively Delicious' hosted by Pavani of Cooks Hideout.


Preparation Time 30 min
Makes 1 1/2 cups