Gajar ka halwa - vegan recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp vegan butter or unrefined coconut oil (see note)
• 1/3 cup nuts, such as pistachios, almonds, or cashews, coarsely chopped
• 700 g carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
• 3 cups almond milk
• 0.5 tsp cardamom seeds, crushed
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 3/4 cup brown sugar

Preparation:

1. In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, heat 1 tablespoon vegan or coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the nuts and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel and set aside.
2. Add the grated carrots to the same pan and cook over medium heat, stirring, until softened and slightly dry, about 10 minutes. Add the almond milk and cardamom and cook, stirring regularly, until most of the milk is absorbed, 20-25 minutes.
3. Add the almond flour and cook, stirring constantly, until completely dry, another 10 minutes. Add the sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, 10-15 minutes. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of vegan or coconut oil and cook, stirring, until the halva begins to pull away from the sides of the pan, 10-15 minutes.
4. Sprinkle with nuts and serve.
   
   Note
   
   Coconut oil will give the halva a coconut flavor. Although it's not traditionally used, it still tastes delicious.