Gajar ki kheer ( गाजराची खीर )

Normally when we see carrots we immediately think of Gajar ka Halwa .

But how about making this simple yummy gajar ki kheer when you get fresh juicy carrots in the market ? Don't forget to keep the consistency of this kheer thick .

Instead of vapourising milk for making it thick do try adding instant milk powder and you will be surprised with the result .

This kheer has a thick creamy texture without loosing any nutritional value .

Ingredients :

1/2 kg ................carrots
1 cup .................sugar
4 tbsp.................instant milk powder(Nestle)
1/2 cup...............milk
1tsp...................cardamom powder
2 tbsp..............ghee
2 tbsp................chopped nuts ( almonds , pistachios)
1tbsp..................raisins

Method :

Wash and scrape the skin of the carrots and grate them on a grater.

In a non stick pan add ghee and add the grated carrot.

Saute the carrot till the rawness of the carrots disappear .

Add sugar and milk and let it cook .

Now add milk powder,cardamom powder, raisins and the nuts (keep few for garnishing).

Cook stirring for a 2 to 3 minutes or till dry and them remove from the gas.

Serve hot or cold as you like.