Carrot Halwa
Indian Fusion
Intermediate
DessertWarm Spiced Apple & Carrot Halwa Crumble: A Fusion Treat For Dessert Lovers
Carrot Halwa
58 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
22
Ingredients
Vegetarian
Diet
Warm Spiced Apple & Carrot Halwa Crumble is a comforting, layered dessert that beautifully merges two dessert traditions: the slow-cooked richness of Indian carrot halwa and the cosy warmth of a Western-style apple crumble. This dish offers warmth, texture and nostalgia in every bite, making it ideal for winter nights, festive gatherings, family lunches or a simple comfort craving.
The carrot halwa brings a slow-cooked depth, with ghee, milk and cardamom giving it a traditional Indian flavour base. The apple layer adds fruity sweetness and aromatic warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, reminiscent of classic apple pie. The final crumble layer provides crunch, balance and a slight nuttiness through oats and brown sugar.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
For the Carrot Halwa Layer:
2 cupsCarrots (grated)
1 cupMilk
2 tbspGhee
¼ cupSugar
¼ tspGreen cardamom powder
5–6 Saffron strands (optional)
1 tbspCashews (chopped)
1 tbspRaisins
For the Spiced Apple Layer:
2 cupsApples (peeled & diced)
1 tbspButter
2 tbspBrown sugar
½ tspCinnamon powder
A pinchNutmeg
A pinchClove powder
1 tspLemon juice
A tiny pinchSalt
For the Crumble Topping:
½ cupOats
¼ cupWhole wheat flour
3 tbspButter (cold, cubed)
2 tbspBrown sugar
¼ tspCinnamon
A pinchSalt