Very healthy and delicious, this carrot murabba with jaggery or gajar ka murabba recipe is made with only 2 ingredients- carrots and jaggery. It can be enjoyed both in winters as well as in summers. This carrot murabba is a guilt free easy Indian dessert that is considered as a health tonic in Unani medicine.
What is Murabba?
To preserve any fruits or vegetables in a sweet syrup is called Murabba. We can preserve various fruits and vegetables in the form of murabba or pickles. Amla murabba is a very common and popular murabba recipe in India. Other fruits used in making murabba are apple, plum, mango, carrot, bel, harar, cherry, pineapple, rose, strawberry, apricot, etc.
About Carrot Murabba with Jaggery Recipe
Making murabba is a simple way of preserving fruit or vegetable in a sweet syrup. Although carrot murabba is not very famous but it has a lot of health benefits. To make this very healthy carrot murabba recipe we need only 2 ingredients- carrot and jaggery. For the best taste and result use red-coloured and fresh carrots to make this delicious murabba recipe.
This recipe of gajar ka murabba is very easy to make at home. It is a gluten-free and vegan recipe. You can store it up to 4-5 months at room temperature.
Red-coloured carrots are mostly available during winter. So, it is the perfect time to make this gajar ka murabba and enjoy it later in the summer. It gives a cooling effect on our body when regularly consumed during summer.
Some Other Recipes of Carrot You Would Like to Try
- Carrot and anar smoothie
- Instant Carrot Halwa
- Carrot and Rice Kheer
- Carrot Orange Cake
- Tomato Carrot Soup
- Carrot Paneer Ladoo
Like carrots, some other fruits and vegetables are preserved in the form of murabba are apricot, plum, mango, apple, ash gourd, amla (Indian gooseberry), etc. Carrot murabba is typically the North Indian favourite murabba recipe which is eaten during winter as well as in summer.
For making carrot murabba, carrots are first steamed and then cooked in sweet syrup till they become tender and the syrup changes into one thread consistency. This whole process will not take much time. Making this gud wala gajar ka murabba is very easy and simple, no expertise is required.
Check this if you want to make gajar ka murabaa with sugar. How to make carrot murabba with white sugar
Carrot Murabba Recipe- Main Ingredients
Carrots– for the best taste and colour use red coloured carrots to make this murabba recipe. I have used 400 gm of carrot, you can double or triple the recipe according to your need.
Jaggery– rich in minerals it is a healthy alternative to refined sugar. You can also use desi khand, misri, coconut sugar, etc. I didn’t try with them yet. If you want to try go ahead and share your experience with us in the comments box.
Cardamon powder– to enhance the flavor of carrot murabba. You can also add other flavor of your choice like cinnamon, kewara, kesar, etc.
FAQs
How to store homemade gajar ka murabba?
Once the murabba is completely cool down, store it in a dry and clean air tight glass container and keep it at room temperature if climate is cool otherwise in the refrigerator.
What is the shelf life of homemade carrot murabba recipe?
Carrot murabba can stay good for about 4-5 months if stored properly in a dry and clean glass bottle at a cool temperature.
What are the benefits of carrot murabba with Jaggery?
Carrot murabba recipe is made from carrot pulp, good source of fibre promotes healthy skin and helps to slow down the aging process. Carrot ia a super food improves vision, prevent cancer like diseases and has anti aging properties.
Can we eat carrot murabba with milk?
Murraba is a fresh fruit preserve in sugar or jaggery and has a lots of health benefits if consume regularly. To get most health benefits it is recommended to eat empty stomach with a glass of milk.
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Benefits of Eating Carrot Murabba with Jaggery
- Rich in Vitamin A content so it is very beneficial for our eye sight.
- Consumption of carrot murabba regularly helps in increasing energy levels and prevents mental stress.
- Carrot murabba also helps in preventing menstrual irregularities.
- Gajar murabba is an excellent health tonic that keeps your bone strong.
- Carrots are high in fibre which boosts digestion.
- It keeps the skin healthy and shiny also slows down the ageing process.
- Eating carrots regularly helps in lowering the chances of stroke.
Carrot Murabba with Jaggery Recipe-Step by Step Preparation
1.First, wash and peel carrots.
2. Cut them into 2-3 inch long thick pieces. Then further cut them into long slices.
3. Now steam them for 10-12 minutes on a medium flame. Let them cool slightly.
4. Once they cool little bit, add crushed jaggery, desi khand, black salt to the carrots and mix well. Cover the pan and leave aside for 2-3 hours.
5. After 3 hours, you will see jaggery melt with the juice released by carrots.
6. Now put the pan on a low medium flame and cook it for 8-10 minutes or till the jaggery syrup reached to one thread consistency.
7. At this stage, add ½ tsp cardamom powder and 1 tsp vinegar to it. Mix well. Cook further for 1-2 minutes.
8. Switch off the flame and let it cool completely.
9. Once it cooled completely, store carrot murabba in a dry glass container or bottle.
10. It stays good for about 5-6 months when stored properly.
Serving Suggestions for Carrot Murabba with Jaggery
Eat gajar ka murabba as a dessert or as a medicine empty stomach in the morning. As it is high in sugar content high in calories too, so eat in moderation is recommended.
Tips and Tricks
- For a good taste use red coloured tender and juicy carrots. Cut into slices if the carrot is thick.
- Steaming helps in the fast cooking of carrot murabba.
- If there is a yellow part in the centre of the carrots, discard it.
- Using of a thick bottom pan is recommended to make this murabba so that it will not burn at the bottom.
- Stirring carrots and syrup in between while cooking so that they will stick on the bottom and cook evenly.
- For a longer shelf life cook the jaggery syrup upto one-thread consistency level.
- Store murabba in a dry and clean glass bottle and keep it at room temperature in a cold climate or in the refrigerator if the climate is hot.
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2-Ingredients Carrot Murabba with Jaggery | Easy Gajar Ka Murabba
Ingredients
- 400 gm carrots
- 200 gm jaggery
- 4 tbsp khand
- 1 tsp vinegar
- ¼ tsp black salt
- ½ tsp cardamom powder
Instructions
- First, wash and peel carrots.
- Cut them into 2-3 inch long pieces and then slice them lengthwise.
- Now steam them for 10-12 minutes on a medium flame. Let them cool slightly.
- Once it cooled, add crushed jaggery, desi khand, black salt to the carrots and mix well. Cover the pan and leave aside for 2-3 hours.
- After 3 hours, you will see jaggery melt with the juice released by carrots.
- Now put the pan on a low medium flame and cook it for 8-10 minutes or till the jaggery syrup reached to one thread consistency.
- At this stage add ½ tsp cardamom powder and 1 tsp vinegar. Mix well. Cook further for 1-2 minutes.
- Switch off the flame and let it cool completely.
- Once cooled, store it in a dry glass container or bottle.
- It stays good for about 5-6 months when stored properly.
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