Singh's Carrot Halvahs

Course :	Indian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	1

Ingredients:

		---GAJJAR KARRAH---
1/4	teaspoon	saffron -- (soaked in:)
1	tablespoon	boiling water
1 1/2	pounds	carrots -- grate or puree
2 1/2	quarts	boiling milk
1	stick	cinnamon -- (1/2 inch)
3	pieces	cardamom seeds
2	ounces	washed raisins -- (about 1/4 cup)
2	ounces	butter -- (1/2 stick)
2	tablespoons	sugar
6	ounces	sugar -- (3/4 cup)
2	ounces	blanched slivered almonds -- (about 1/3 cup)
1/2	teaspoon	rose water -- optional

Preparation:

Add carrots to boiling milk with cinnamon; reduce to less than 1/4, stirring; add cardamom seeds, raisins, and the saffron and water: cook until dry, add butter; cook and stir until absorbed. Add sugar and cook about 8 minutes, until a "rich translucent red". Turn into a bowl and sprinkle almonds and rose water over it. "It may also be served chilled with cream."