Published 17:09 IST, October 30th 2019
Delicious carrot desserts and easy recipes to cook at home
Carrot, a root vegetable, is rich in nutrients and is tasty as well. Read on to know about several delicious carrot dishes that can be easily cooked at home.
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Creamy, crunchy, caramelised or cooked, carrots can be consumed in many ways. You can blend this root vegetable in smoothies for a healthy breakfast, roast m to have as a complementary side dish, bake m into cakes and cookies for a delicious dessert, or puree m for a rich and creamy soup. matter how you prefer to eat carrot, here are some simple carrot recipes on hand for busy weekdays.
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Carrot/ Gajar Halwa
A bowl of hot Gajar Halwa is loved by every Indian. Grated carrots are drained of all ir water and infused with green cardamom, cinnamon and sugar. Later, y are cooked in ghee, condensed milk and garnished with a handful of almonds.
Carrot Cake Pancakes
Carrot Cake Pancakes are moist and soft, just like cake. y are in a beautiful orange colour. flavour of carrot in pancakes is mild but y are still delicious. Carrot pancakes paired with Cream Cheese Frosting brings whole Carrot Cake experience. fluffy, carrot-filled flapjacks can be served with layers of mascarpone cream.
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Cinnamon Carrot Muffins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard muffin tin with paper cups. Whisk purpose and wheat flour, wheat germ, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Whisk remaining ingredients in a separate bowl. Spoon batter into cups. Bake about 22 minutes and cool in pan for 15 minutes and your yummy carrot muffins are ready to serve.
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Gajar ki Kanji
Gajar ki Kanji is a delicious super drink that is full of health benefits like sharp eyesight and good skin. It is made with simple ingredients including carrots, mustard powder, red chilli powder, black salt and water. Rinse and peel carrots and beetroots and chop into long pieces. Mix all ingredients in a glass, cover with a lid and keep it in sun for 3-4 days. Stir it with a wooden spoon everyday before keeping jars back in sun. When Kanji will taste sour, your drink is fermented and is ready to serve or refrigerate.
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16:15 IST, October 30th 2019