Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Carrot, finely grated | 760 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Raisins | 45 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Almonds, chopped | 35 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Ghee | 75 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Jaggery | 90 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1.5 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Whole cow milk | 700 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the finely grated carrot finely so it cooks to an even texture.
- Warm half the ghee in a heavy pan and cook the main ingredient slowly until its raw aroma fades.
- Add the milk and raisins, chopped almonds; simmer, stirring often, until absorbed.
- Stir in the jaggery and remaining ghee; cook until the mixture gathers softly from the pan.
- Finish with crushed cardamom and serve warm in small portions.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (North Indian gajar halwa tradition)
Gajar Halwa (Ghee-Milk) is a slow-cooked festive sweet, best treated as a modest accompaniment rather than a main meal. Vata: serve warm and soft. Pitta: reduce sweetener and emphasize cardamom. Kapha: take the smallest portion and reduce ghee if preparing at home.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Gajar Halwa (Ghee-Milk)
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (284g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 122 kcal | 348 kcal |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 6.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.6 g | 38.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 4.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | 30.4 g |
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 19.6 g |
| Calcium | 76.7 mg | 218.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.91 mg | 2.60 mg |
| Magnesium | 20.6 mg | 58.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 70.5 mg | 200.5 mg |
| Potassium | 299 mg | 851 mg |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 136 mg |
| Zinc | 0.38 mg | 1.09 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.10 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 2.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.7 mg | 7.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 422.0 µg | 1200.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.94 mg | 2.67 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6.4 µg | 18.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.11 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.57 mg | 1.63 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 9.6 µg | 27.3 µg |
| Choline | 13.3 mg | 37.7 mg |
