This variation of the traditional Indian sweet, ‘Gajar ka halwa’ is ideal for festive occasions. It has some paneer as well to give a protein boost.
Ingredients:
1 Cup thickly grated carrots
2 Cups thickly grated beetroot
1 tsp Cardamom powder
1 Tbsp Ghee
2 tsp Vegetable oil
2 Tbsp Toned milk
1/4 cup Sugar or Sugar free
1 tsp Elaichi powder (cardamom)
10 Almonds
Highlights:
Delicious Indian pudding.
Variation recipe of “Gajar Ka Halwa” for dialysis.
Nutrients
NutrientsEnergy: 138 Kcal
Proteins: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fat: 7 g
Sodium: 65 mg
Phosphorus: 148 mg
Calcium: 47 mg
Potassium: 75 mg
Portion size: 12
Serving size: 1
Procedure:
Boil the grated carrots in 6 cups water for 5 minutes and drain the water.
In a pressure cooker, heat ghee and sauté drained grated carrots and grated beetroot continuously for 5 minutes on low flame.
Add 2 Tbsp of toned milk, stir well and pressure cook till 1 whistle.
In another pan, heat oil and add crumbled paneer and add 1 Tbsp sugar. Stir continuously and cook till it becomes granulated.
Add the granulated paneer to the cooked carrot and beet. Stir well and cook for 7-10 minutes.
After cooking for 10 minutes, add remaining sugar and lightly powdered badam and finely powdered elaichi to the above. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes.