Carrot Halwa

We all have our own version of Carrot Halwa I bet. Will adding poppy seeds and khoa to this dish surprises you? I certainly was. Cousin Sandhya made this dessert for a baby shower party and I had the opportunity to learn a different version of this Halwa. Adding poppy and khoa did bring rich taste and little crunch munch to this infamous dessert. I can personally vouch it was delicious with a twist of poppy fragrance every bite. Thanks Sandhya!
Ingredients:

Grated fresh carrots 4 cups
2 cups milk
3 spoon khoa
2 cups sugar
pinch of cardamom
2 spoon ghee
1 spoon poppy seeds
1/4 cup Chopped cashew nuts and dried grapes

Method: In a pan, add ghee and saute grated carrots for a minute. Now add milk and khoa and bring it to a boil. Cover the pan and cook grated carrots in milkand khoa on a medium flame. Add Sugar and cardamom and give it a good spin. Cook until the milk evaporates. Turn off the flame. Slightly roast cashew nuts, poppy seeds and grapes in ghee and pour it over the Halwa. Mix well before serving hot or chilled, Halva is ready!

Helpful hints:- Adjust sugar according to your sweet level. If you are running late, then pressure cooking the grated carrots in milk will reduce your work in half. You may also add pistachio and few strands of saffron to this dessert.