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Carrot Halwa Ladoos are easy to make, ready in record time, (Low-Calorie Gajar Halwa Ladoo) not overly sweet, have a lot of flavor, and are a favorite in Indian households.
Gajar Halwa Ladoo is a traditional Indian sweet dish made of grated carrots cooked in ghee, sugar, and milk and then combined with dry fruits and other ingredients to form small round balls.
It is a very popular and delicious dessert that is enjoyed throughout India. I think it’s a delicious and unique dessert that can be enjoyed at any time throughout the year.
Low Calorie Gajar Halwa Ladoo (Carrot Truffles)
These carrot halwa ladoos are easy to make, ready in record time, are not overly sweet, and pack a punch of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 40 depending on size 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups carrots grated
- 1 Tbspn ghee/butter
- 3 Tbspn low-fat milk
- 2 Tbspn sugar
- 2 Tbspn raisin (or any dried fruit)
- 2 Tbspn toasted slivered almonds crushed
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/4 tsp all spice/ cinnamon/ nutmeg
- Toasted desiccated coconut for rolling
Instructions
- Place grated carrot in a heavy-based pan on medium heat and allow to simmer until all the moisture has evaporated.
- Add the sugar, milk, and ghee and allow carrots to cook until it starts clumping together, stirring occasionally.
- Turn the heat off and add the raisins, spices, and toasted almonds.
- When cooled down completely take a tablespoonful and roll it into balls and roll it in toasted coconut.
- NB: You could allow the mixture to cool down in the fridge before forming them into balls, I found it easy enough to form the balls when cooled.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 week.
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by: Preshana from The Recipe Hunter: Tried and Tested Recipes from Home Chefs
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 86
- Sugar: 7.3 g
- Sodium: 18.4 mg
- Fat: 4.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 10.7 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 1.1 mg
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