Make Delicious “Wedding-Style” Carrot Halwa at Home with Ease: Raju Halwai Shares the Perfect Recipe

As winter sets in, nothing beats the aroma and taste of warm, rich carrot halwa. The iconic dessert often served at weddings can now be made at home with the same traditional texture and flavor, thanks to cooking expert Raju Halwai, who recently shared an easy step-by-step recipe on YouTube.

Perfect Sweet Treat for Winter Nights
Carrot halwa, or gajar ka halwa, is a staple winter dessert in India. While many attempt to recreate the wedding-style halwa at home, achieving the grainy texture and rich aroma is often challenging. Sometimes the carrots become mushy, or the balance of ghee and sugar is off. Raju Halwai’s tips ensure that even a home cook can create halwa that tastes just like it’s from a professional halwai.

Step 1: Cooking Carrots with Milk
For a creamy texture, use a heavy-bottomed pan. Add grated carrots and half a liter of full-cream milk. Cook on low to medium heat until the carrots soften and the milk reduces. This slow cooking enhances the natural sweetness and creaminess of the halwa.

Step 2: Adding Sugar at the Right Time
Once the carrots have absorbed the milk and are tender, add sugar gradually. As sugar is added, the carrots release some water, so stir continuously until the liquid evaporates completely. Keep the heat medium to prevent burning.

Step 3: Infusing Khoya and Saffron
After the sugar-water mixture dries, fold in grated khoya for richness. Add saffron soaked in warm milk to enhance both the color and aroma, giving the halwa a luxurious, wedding-like appearance.

Step 4: Ghee Roasting and Dry Fruits
For the signature sheen and flavor, add 200–300 grams of pure desi ghee. Roast the halwa for 10–15 minutes, stirring frequently. Once the halwa starts leaving the edges of the pan and the ghee separates, it’s ready. Mix in chopped cashews, almonds, and raisins for added texture and taste.

Final Touches and Serving
Reserve a small portion of khoya, raisins, and chopped dry fruits for garnishing. Once the halwa is fully cooked, sprinkle them on top. This makes the presentation look like wedding-stall halwa, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious.

With Raju Halwai’s method, you can recreate the classic, aromatic, and perfectly textured carrot halwa at home without any guesswork.