Carrot Barfi

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Carrot Barfi

Ingredients

• 2 cups carrots, finely grated
• 2 cups half-and-half milk
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• ½ cup almonds, thinly slivered
• ½ cup golden raisins
• ½ cup cashew nuts
• A dash of red coloring

Procedures

1. In a cooking pan, combine Grated Carrots and milk.
2. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for an hour, until the carrot has softened.
3. Add butter, Sugar, cardamom, almonds, raisins, and cashews; mix thoroughly.
4. Sprinkle a dash of red coloring and simmer the mixture, stirring continuously, for another 15–20 minutes until the carrot mixture has thickened.
5. Remove from heat and transfer to a well-butter container; spread into a 2-in. thick layer.
6. Chill overnight in refrigerator.
7. Cut into 2-in. cubes.
8. Serve chilled, topped with sliced almonds.