“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” ― Edith Sitwell
I find winters comforting. It reminds me that the holiday season is coming closer and a perfect time to indulge in rich and feel good desserts. It is also a great time to use up winter vegetables. Their natural sweetness makes them perfect for addition to desserts. The first dessert that popped into my head was Carrot Halwa. The word Halwa originates from Middle East and literally means a dense compact dessert. The inclusion of carrot is wonderful and a delicious delight as the main ingredient in a halwa.
Carrot or Gajar Halwa is mainly a dessert pudding made by cooking grated carrot, milk and sugar. The dessert is very popular in Northern Indian households during winters…
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