This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of iHerb. The opinions and texts are all mine. I recently discovered that this decadent carrot pudding was first introduced during the Mughal period and in Arabic “halwa” means “sweet”. That’s why it seemed fit that I pair it with a popular Turkish dessert to create a unique and indulgent holiday dessert called Carrot Halwa Baklava! iHerb is an online retailer that has been in business since 1996 with a presence in approximately 180 countries. They carry a wide selection (about 30,000) of natural products. Their orders are shipped from climate-controlled distribution centers to ensure the quality of their products. I find their website to be intuitive and user-friendly. I also love the fact that they have a variety of product options to choose from and I can compare and choose the products I like. They have pictures of every item and allow customers to upload their own images and also review and rate the products which I found helpful. They also offer customer service 5 days a week in 10 different languages to answer all your queries. When you shop from iHerb, use my code, COOKILICIOUS, or click this link to get a discount on your iHerb order. I have created Mango Gazpacho and Instant Pot Oats Upma in the past using products shopped from iHerb. Milk and milk powder - Use full-fat milk for this recipe. You can also use evaporated milk when making the halwa but not when making khoya. Milk powder or dry milk can be used. Sweetener - I have used regular white sugar for this recipe. You can also use any other variety of sweeteners like jaggery powder, cane sugar, or even a sugar-free sweetener. Ghee, nuts (almonds and pistachios), saffron, and cardamom powder are added to make this Indian dessert authentic. You will also need a microwave-safe bowl. Phyllo sheet dough - I have used frozen phyllo sheet dough. You can also make it at home from scratch. Mixed nuts - sliced almonds, chopped pistachios, and walnuts are what I have used in this eggless dessert recipe. Sweeteners, spices, and flavors - white sugar, honey, vanilla extract, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon give this baklava its authentic flavor. Milk and butter are two other basic ingredients that you will need. Besides these ingredients, you will also need a 10-inch baking dish.
The pistachio baklava should be cut before you bake it and recut again after baking to be sure all the pieces are separated. Use a sharp knife. You can easily make this Gajar ka halwa recipe using a stovetop or Instant Pot. Prepare this Turkish Baklava recipe using any other vegetable like beetroot, pumpkin, or even zucchini other than carrots.
