Name: Gajar ka Halwa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil ((divided)); 1/2 cup sliced almonds ((other nuts like cashews and pistachios would work too)); 4 packed cups carrots ((about 1 1/2 pounds, grated coarsely. Use the grater with the largest holes.)); 1 cups raw cashews; 1 tsp cardamom powder ((always use green cardamom for sweets)); 1 cup sugar ((alternatively use 1 cup of dates soaked in hot water for 30 minutes, then blended with part of the cashew milk you'll make for this recipe.))