Healthy Low-Fat Carrot Halwa
- February 4, 2022
Easy
Servings - 1
This recipe is curated to provide numerous health benefits while keeping calories to a minimum. It features powerful, nutritious and simple ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 1 tsp ghee (clarified butter)
- 1-2 tsp sugar substitute or honey
- 1 tbsp almond flour (optional)
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- 1 tbsp chopped almonds or pistachios (optional)
Directions:
- Prepare Carrots: Wash, peel, and grate the carrots.
- Cook Carrots: Heat ghee in a pan and sauté the grated carrots for 5-6 minutes until softened.
- Add Milk: Pour in the low-fat milk and cook until the milk reduces and is absorbed by the carrots.
- Sweeten: Stir in sugar substitute or honey, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Flavor and Serve: Add cardamom powder and almond flour (optional), then garnish with chopped nuts.
Health benefits of the ingredients:
- Carrots: Rich in beta-carotene, supporting eye health and immune function.
- Low-fat milk: Provides protein and calcium with lower saturated fat.
- Ghee: Aids digestion and is a source of healthy fats.
- Almond flour: High in healthy fats, fiber, and vitamin E.
- Cardamom powder: Supports digestion and has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Almonds or pistachios: Offer healthy fats, protein, and micronutrients for heart health.
