Gajar Halwa
गाजर का हलवा · గాజర్ హల్వా
Grated carrots slow-cooked in milk, ghee and sugar, garnished with nuts. High GI from added sugar despite carrot fiber.
Nutrition per Serving
Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Carrots add fiber, but the sugar and ghee drive calories — keep to a small festive portion.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
Sooji Halwa (Sheera)
सूजी का हलवा · సూజీ హల్వా
Roasted semolina cooked with ghee, sugar and water or milk. High GI from refined semolina and sugar.
Milk Barfi (Khoya Barfi)
खोया बर्फी · ఖోయా బర్ఫీ
Dense fudge made from reduced milk solids (khoya) and sugar. High GI from sugar, slightly lower due to milk protein and fat.
Kheer (Rice Pudding)
खीर · ఖీర్
Slow-cooked rice simmered in sweetened milk with cardamom and nuts. High GI from white rice and sugar in milk.