Deconstructed gajar halva representing carrot lava cake with carrot caramel sauce:. This Gajar ka Halwa Cake is like the Indian version of carrot cake. It's made with ghee, pistachios, cashews, golden raisins and plenty of freshly ground Gajar ka Halwa is also known as gajrela (see my recipe here) and it's one of my dad's favorite desserts. Today is my dad's birthday and so I came.
Especially when it comes to this carrot cake recipe. I know it can be a bold statement to call a recipe the best, but I truly. To make gajar halwa, orange colored, and red colored carrots can be used. You can cook Deconstructed gajar halva representing carrot lava cake with carrot caramel sauce: using 13 ingredients and 32 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Deconstructed gajar halva representing carrot lava cake with carrot caramel sauce:
- You need of For gajar halva:.
- Prepare 3 cups of grated Carrots.
- Prepare 3 tbsp. of Cardamom.
- Prepare 1/2 cup of Castor sugar.
- It’s 15 of Almonds.
- It’s 10 of Cashew nuts.
- Prepare 1/2 cup of Butter/fresh ghee.
- You need 1 cup of Fresh milk(as per the consistency).
- Prepare 2 drops of Rose essence.
- It’s 2 drops of Rose essence.
- Prepare 2 cups of Carrots(grated).
- You need 3 tbsp. of Brown sugar/ castor sugar.
- You need 3 drops of Vanilla essence.
Then we add water and let the mixture simmer until the water evaporates, later we add the sugar and the milk with. Carrot halwa, also known as gajar ka halwa, is an unusual Indian dessert. It's made with grated carrots, whole milk, dried fruit, and nuts, and it has a delicious light fudgy texture. Traditionally served at Indian festivals and in temples, this classic dessert is a favorite in Indian households during Diwali.
Deconstructed gajar halva representing carrot lava cake with carrot caramel sauce: instructions
- In a heavy bottomed pan add ghee and then add grated carrots, castor sugar and cardamom.
- Sauté the mixture well.
- Once the carrots are roasted enough add fresh thick milk..
- Bring the mixture to a nice boil and simmer it for about 5 minutes..
- Stir the mixture continuously for about 10 minutes till it's half reduced (get thickened).
- For carrots caramel sauce:.
- In small bowl add in the chopped carrots and leave it with cold water for about 10 to 15 min..
- Then in large sauce pan roast the carrots with castor sugar for a nice natural colour..
- In a blender add in the chopped carrots and blend it to a fine pate.
- In a pre-heated bottomed pan add butter and then add blended paste and sauté it..
- Mix the mixture till it combine well..
- Add in few drops of vanilla essence/rose essence to a flavour kick..
- Mix the mixture well enough till it forms a thick sauce or reduced..
- For carrot lava cake:.
- In a large bowl add in the crumbled mixture of Oreo biscuits, ginger biscuits, and some ordinary light biscuits for making firm dough..
- Add in a fresh thick milk and vanilla essence and combine well..
- Add in a fresh thick milk and vanilla essence and combine well..
- Add in roasted almond and cashew and mix well and set the mixture aside for about 10 min..
- Using a desired mould, place the biscuit mixture on to the moulds elegantly..
- Place some desired heavy shaped vessels upon it and leave it to set in to the refrigerator..
- Refrigerate the mixture for about an hour till it sets well..
- De mould the carrot cake and set aside..
- For makeover:.
- Take a flat black coloured plate (depends on choice).
- De mould the gajar halwa cake from the mould and place gently on to the garnishing plate..
- Now apply the carrot caramel sauce as per desire (plating art) (give a touch of heat to carrot caramel sauce if it is too thick in consistency, so that it would be easier to plate up).
- Now dust some icing sugar or powdered castor sugar on to the cake..
- Place the square shaped chopped caramel carrots in a garnishing way..
- Place the edible flowers made of sugar and colour essence..
- Now the deconstructed gajar halwa representing carrot lava cake with carrot caramel sauce is ready to serve. served hot..
- This carrot lava cake is essentially eaten chilled. It can also be served warm.
- This deconstructed lava cake is absolutely delicious and i hope it brings you the flavors of traditional sweet with modern look..
Gajar halwa- A pudding of grated carrots, milk, ghee and nuts. Idli- A savory, steamed cake made from I thought a deconstructed gajar halwa would be nice in the winter. Then things got a bit weird. Earlier, when I saw dishes with weird names and chefs talking about what a dish represents. This Carrot Halwa is deliciously prepared from the carrot juice.
