Carrot Kheer

Carrot Kheer or Gajar ki Kheer is an Indian dessert made by cooking freshly grated carrots with milk. Here is how to make Carrot Kheer Recipe.

Kheer, who doesn’t know about this delectable Indian dessert? Kheer is one of those sweet dishes that is made on every festival or for special occasions.

While some like to devour it hot, some like it chilled, especially during Summers.

Traditionally, Kheer is made with rice, milk and sugar, but with time people have started experimenting with this delicious dish in order to bring more taste and flavour to it.

There are many variations of Kheer that are made these days such as Rice Kheer, Sabudana Kheer, Oats Kheer, Apple Kheer, Orange Kheer, Vermicelli Kheer, Poha Kheer, Wheat Kheer etc.

So when I was organising a small get together, I started looking for a delicious version of Kheer that is healthy and tasty at the same time.

And thats how I came across this divine and appetising Carrot Kheer. This Kheer has a slight orange colour due to the use of carrots and looks so beautiful when served as a dessert after your festive meals.

The carrots gives a crunch to this sweet dish, which gives it a nice texture too.

Well, if you are looking to give an unique flavour to your Kheer, you should definitely give this Carrot Kheer a try.

Learn how to make Carrot Kheer Recipe, which will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth. Here is the recipe of Carrot Kheer.

What is Carrot Kheer?

Carrot Kheer, also known as Gajar Ki Kheer is an easy North Indian sweet dish that is apt to make for any occasion or whenever you want to pamper yourself.

It can be called as Indian Carrot Pudding to simplify what exactly it is.

South Indians also make Kheer during festivals and occasions, but they call it Payasam.

Carrot Kheer is made with Carrots, Milk and Sugar. Cardamom Powder is also added to give this Kheer a nice flavour and aroma.

Once the Kheer is made, it is topped with fried dry fruits. I have used cashew nuts, almonds and raisins, but you can use any nuts or dry fruits of your choice.

Carrot Kheer Variations

If you want to avoid sugar, you can use Dates as a substitute to make Kheer sweet.

You can also substitute milk with Coconut milk or Almond milk to make a vegan version of this Kheer.

Add soaked sabudana along with grated carrots to make Sabudana Carrot Kheer.

You can also add grated apples once the kheer is cooked to make Apple Carrot Kheer.

You can also add a tbsp of rice to this kheer.

How to make Carrot Kheer Step by Step

Heat ghee in a pan.

Fry cashew nuts, almonds and raisins for a few seconds.

Add carrots in the pan and fry for 4-5 minutes until raw smell goes off.

Add milk in the pan and bring it to a boil.

Simmer the heat and cook the kheer for 20-25 minutes, Add sugar and cardamom powder and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Serve hot or chilled.

Carrot Kheer Recipe

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Carrot Kheer

Carrot Kheer or Gajar ki Kheer is an Indian dessert made by cooking freshly grated carrots with milk. Here is how to make Carrot Kheer Recipe.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 218 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Ghee
• 10-12 Cashew Nuts Broken
• 10-12 Almonds Broken
• 10-12 Raisins
• 1 cup Carrot Grated
• 500 ml Full Fat Milk
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder

Instructions

1. Heat ghee in a pan.

2. Fry cashew nuts, almonds and raisins for a few seconds.

3. Add carrots in the pan and fry for 4-5 minutes until raw smell goes off.

4. Add milk in the pan and bring it to a boil.

5. Simmer the heat and cook the kheer for 20-25 minutes.

6. Add sugar and cardamom powder and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

7. Serve hot or chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Carrot Kheer

Amount Per Serving

Calories 218 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Cholesterol 32mg11%

Sodium 77mg3%

Potassium 320mg9%

Carbohydrates 18g6%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 14g16%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 5548IU111%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 158mg16%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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