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    Home » Dessert » Carrot Sooji Halwa

    Easy to make Carrot Sooji Halwa Recipe

    Published: Dec 31, 2009 · Modified: Oct 11, 2022 by Pavani · 25 Comments

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    Carrot sooji halwa is a creamy Indian dessert that is easy to make and absolutely delicious. It is the perfect combination of two of my favorite dishes carrot halwa and suji halwa. Make it for festivals, parties or as an anytime sweet treat.

    Brass bowl with carrot sooji halwa topped with raisins and cashews

    My family has major sweet tooth and I am always looking for new sweet treats to make for them. Luckily the kids have started to enjoy them too. So, I make gajar halwa and rava kesari quite frequently.

    Today I have carrot sooji halwa which is a yummy combo of gajar and suji halwa. This is my take on popular North Indian shahi halwa recipe. My version is made with carrots along with semolina.

    This sooji halwa is quick and simple to make. But it looks like it took a long time to make. Try this rich sooji halwa recipe and I am sure you will love it.

    Brass bowl with shahi halwa with carrots topped with raisins and nuts

    Why I love this recipe

    • quick and easy Indian dessert
    • needs just handful of main ingredients
    • perfect to make for festivals, parties and any big or small celebrations
    • crowd pleaser

    Ingredients

    This recipe needs just a handful of ingredients. Here is what you need:

    • Sooji - I love using the fine variety of suji in this recipe. But if you only have the coarser variety, then go ahead and use it.
    • Carrot - I use the regular carrots because that is all I get here in the US. But if you can get your hands on 'gajar' or the bright red winter carrots, then use them.
    • Ghee - is a quintessential ingredient for most Indian desserts. So, try to get good quality store bought ghee or may it yourself.
    • Sugar - I use regular white sugar.
    • Dry fruit - I used cashews, almonds and raisins. Feel free to use walnuts, pistachios, melon seeds etc.
    • Milk - I use 2%, but feel free to use whole milk.
    • Ground cardamom
    Ingredients needed - details in the recipe card

    Instructions

    Here is how to make this easy and delicious carrot suji halwa recipe:

    Melt 1 tablespoon ghee in a medium size pan on medium heat. Add cashews, almonds & raisins and cook till the nuts are golden and raisins plump up. Using a slotted spoon, remove the dry fruit into a small bowl.

    In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon ghee and sooji. Cook till sooji changes color and smells fragrant, about 3~5 minutes. Remove in to a small bowl and set aside.

    Cooking sooji in ghee until golden and removed into a bowl

    In the same pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of ghee and add the grated carrot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until it is slightly soft and does not smell raw anymore, about 6~8 minutes.

    Add the milk and mix well. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

    Grated carrot cooked in ghee until soft and then cooked in milk

    Stir in the fried sooji and mix well to make sure that there are no lumps. Cook for 2~3 minutes.

    Sooji added to the pan and cooked till thickened. Sugar and cardamom are then added

    Next add sugar and mix well. Cook on low flame until halwa slightly thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Finally add ground cardamom and fried dry fruit. Mix well and serve hot, cold or at room temperature.

    Toasted dry fruit added to carrot sooji halwa

    Notes

    • I prefer to use fine sooji in this recipe. But feel free to use coarser variety if that is what you have on hand. Adjust the amount of milk in the recipe accordingly.
    • If you can get your hands on some bright red winter 'gajar', then use them here. They impart tons of flavor and beautiful color to the dish.
    • You can make this carrot sooji halwa vegan. Use vegan butter and plant based milk in the recipe. I love almond or oat milk because they are thick and rich.
    • This suji aur gakar ka halwa is great to serve hot, at room temperature or chilled. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    • You can add more ghee (3~4 tablespoons more) to make this even more rich and decadent.
    • I use all milk, but you can use 50:50 milk and water to make it less rich.
    Top view of carrot suji halwa topped with fried dry fruit

    Few more sooji/ semolina based recipes to try

    • Pizza dough with semolina
    • Sooji laddoo
    • Lebanese Namoura
    • Instant handvo
    • Moroccan Harcha
    • Semolina whole wheat bread
    • Pesarattu Upma
    Carrot Sooji Halwa

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    Carrot sooji halwa

    Carrot-Sooji Halwa

    Carrot sooji halwa is a creamy Indian dessert that is easy to make and absolutely delicious. It is a yummy combination of carrot halwa and suji halwa.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 20 mins
    Cook Time: 30 mins
    Total Time: 50 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: south indian
    Servings: 6 servings

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup Ghee, divided use
    • 1 tablespoon Cashews, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon Almonds, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon Raisins
    • ⅓ cup Sooji
    • 2 Medium Carrots, grated
    • ⅓ cup Sugar (or more as per taste)
    • 2 cups Milk (2% or whole milk)
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cardamom

    Instructions

    • Melt 1 tablespoon ghee in a medium size pan on medium heat. Add cashews, almonds & raisins and cook till the nuts are golden and raisins plump up. Using a slotted spoon, remove the dry fruit into a small bowl.
    • In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon ghee and sooji. Cook till sooji changes color and smells fragrant, about 3~5 minutes. Remove in to a small bowl and set aside.
    • In the same pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of ghee and add the grated carrot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until it is slightly soft and does not smell raw anymore, about 6~8 minutes.
    • Add the milk and mix well. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
    • Stir in the fried sooji and mix well to make sure that there are no lumps. Cook for 2~3 minutes.
    • Next add sugar and mix well. Cook on low flame until halwa slightly thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Finally add ground cardamom and fried dry fruit. Mix well and serve hot, cold or at room temp.

    Notes

    • I prefer to use fine sooji in this recipe. But feel free to use coarser variety if that is what you have on hand. Adjust the amount of milk in the recipe accordingly.
    • If you can get your hands on some bright red winter 'gajar', then use them here. They impart tons of flavor and beautiful color to the dish.
    • You can make this carrot sooji halwa vegan. Use vegan butter and plant based milk in the recipe. I love almond or oat milk because they are thick and rich.
    • This suji aur gakar ka halwa is great to serve hot, at room temperature or chilled. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    • You can add more ghee (3~4 tablespoons more) to make this even more rich and decadent.
    • I use all milk, but you can use 50:50 milk and water to make it less rich.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 3477IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Mona

      December 31, 2009 at 8:19 pm

      Sounds good! Never had a sweet of this combo before!

      Reply
    2. meeso

      December 31, 2009 at 8:38 pm

      That sounds wonderful! And It's nice and simple 🙂

      Reply
    3. meeso

      December 31, 2009 at 8:38 pm

      Oh... and Happy New Year!

      Reply
    4. Nupur

      December 31, 2009 at 9:18 pm

      Whoa, that close-up of the halwa is too tempting! Thank you so much for participating in the marathon, Pavani, I love everything you dish up all year and will continue to be a avid reader of your blog next year 🙂 Hope 2010 is full of sweetness for you and your family!

      Reply
    5. Madhu

      December 31, 2009 at 9:53 pm

      Sweet ending and sweet way to begin the year. looks good. Happy 2010 to you too.

      Reply
    6. chakhlere

      January 01, 2010 at 12:11 am

      Looks yummy!!!Wish you and your family a very Happy New Year!!!

      Reply
    7. mrkk08

      January 01, 2010 at 2:28 am

      I have not had this combo ever.Great dessert,Happy New Year!

      Reply
    8. Sheetal Kiran

      January 01, 2010 at 3:21 am

      A sweet, sweet way to end our beautiful marathon! That close-up is spectacular! Can I have a spoon, please?Here's wishing for many more of these lovely meals, and wish you a very, very Happy New Year as well!

      Reply
    9. A 2 Z Vegetarian Cuisine

      January 01, 2010 at 3:44 am

      Very delicious bowl. Happy New Year to you and your family.

      Reply
    10. mrkk08

      January 01, 2010 at 4:42 am

      Wonderful dish to begin the new year Happy new year pavani

      Reply
    11. Sonia

      January 01, 2010 at 5:00 am

      It's so sweet of you! Ending and starting 2009 and 2010 with sweet treat! 🙂 Wishing you and yours a fantastic new year 2010!!!

      Reply
    12. Linda

      January 01, 2010 at 7:45 am

      "Looks rich" is an understatement, Pavani! I wanted to jump through the monitor with my spoon 🙂 Thanks for sharing your mom's recipe. Wishing you and your family all the best in 2010!

      Reply
    13. Rujuta

      January 01, 2010 at 1:49 pm

      Hi! I came across your blog thr marathon updates....... Lovely Blog.... The close up looks delicious and such a sweet recipe to end the year.Wishing you and your Family A very Happy & Prosperous New Year!!!!!

      Reply
    14. ruchikacooks

      January 01, 2010 at 6:47 pm

      Wishing you a very happy new year pavani..Halwa looks so delicious..and sooji too, like a double fun sheera!

      Reply
    15. Cham

      January 01, 2010 at 7:01 pm

      Wishing You and Your Family a Happy New Year, Pavani!Great sweet start!

      Reply
    16. Priya Suresh

      January 02, 2010 at 1:42 pm

      Awesome halwa, looks tempting..

      Reply
    17. Anonymous

      January 02, 2010 at 11:14 pm

      Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!

      Reply
    18. Mathangi

      January 02, 2010 at 11:36 pm

      A nice little scrumptious dessert to end the year; this looks lovely!Wish you a very very happy and delicious 2010.

      Reply
    19. AshKuku

      January 03, 2010 at 6:48 am

      Hey gr8 to have found this space...awesome one..with awesome preps..with awesome pics to match.... Loved it all... totally..Happy Celebrations!!!!Wishing You & your family a very happy year ahead....Ash...(http://asha-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)

      Reply
    20. Vani

      January 04, 2010 at 1:35 pm

      Happy New Year, Pavani! WIshing you and your family the best for 2010! lOTS OF YUM RECIPES FOR THE MARATHON, i SEE. lOVELY PICS TOO.

      Reply
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