Gajar ka halwa

This is a very simple and quick recipe for making Gajar ka halwa in the microwave which I had seen on one of Sanjeev Kapoor's Khana Khazana episodes a long time ago. It was first tried and tested by yours truly on Valentine's Day this year. So here goes:

Ingredients:

6 medium sized gajar (carrots) grated
4 tbsp ghee
6 tbsp sugar (or more if needed)
Badam, pistas, and kaju coarsely chopped pieces
A handful of kishmish
1 cup khoya or milk powder

Method:

In a microwave safe borosil dish mix together the grated gajar and ghee. Microwave on high for 2 min.

(Tip: Whether cooking in a microwave or on a stove it is better to use a flat pan instead of a kadhai because then the grated carrots are spread better and get cooked compratively quickly.)

Now add sugar and mix well. Microwave on high for 1.5 min.

Add in the chopped badams, kajus, kishmish and half of the pistas. Microwave for 2 min.

Next add the khoya by making small pieces of it. Alternatively you can add milk powder. Mix in such a manner that it remains lumpy. Microwave on high for 2 min.

Taste to test the sweetness. Adjust accordingly.

Garnish with the remaining pistas and microwave on high for another 2 min.

Your gajar ka halwa is now ready to be served!