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Gajar Ka Halwa – Grated carrots slow-simmered in milk with cardamom, crowned with cashews and rai | SPICE ROOM Denver
Dessert

Gajar Ka Halwa at SPICE ROOM

India's Coziest Winter Dessert

Spice Level:
Vegetarian
GF
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SPICE ROOM's Gajar Ka Halwa is grated carrots slow-simmered in whole milk for hours with cardamom, cashews, and ghee. A labor-of-love winter dessert, gluten-free, at three Denver locations.

Gajar Ka Halwa — Quick Facts

Dish
Gajar Ka Halwa
Origin
North India / Punjab
Spice level
Mild (1/5) — customer-adjustable
Diet tags
Vegetarian, Gluten-free
Price
$13
Best paired with
Masala Chai, Vanilla Ice Cream
Available at
All 3 SPICE ROOM locations (Highlands, East Colfax, Olde Town Arvada)

About This Dish

Gajar Ka Halwa (carrot pudding) is pure winter comfort. Grated carrots patiently slow-simmered in whole milk for hours until they caramelize into a rich, sweet, cardamom-scented pudding. Crowned with toasted cashews, golden raisins, and ghee.

A labor of love – there are no shortcuts. Our chefs start hours before service to ensure perfect texture.

Key Ingredients

Grated Carrots
Whole Milk
Cardamom
Cashews
Golden Raisins
Ghee
Sugar

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it?

Traditional dessert – grated carrots slow-cooked in milk until they caramelize into a rich pudding with cardamom, cashews, and raisins.

Is it gluten-free?

Yes! Just carrots, milk, sugar, and nuts – naturally gluten-free.

Quick Facts

Price$13
Prep Time10 minutes (pre-made)
OriginNorth India / Punjab
Spice Level

Pairs Well With

Masala Chai
Vanilla Ice Cream

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Available at all 3 Denver locations

Why Choose SPICE ROOM

SPICE ROOM is Denver's only halal, scratch-made Indian restaurant with three locations, a 4.9-star rating from 3,400+ reviews, and catering for up to 500 guests. Every dish is prepared fresh daily with house-ground spices imported from India.

Scratch-Made, Never Pre-Made

Every dish is prepared from scratch using spices hand-ground daily in-house — not from pre-made sauces or mixes.

Halal

All meat is halal from trusted suppliers — one of the only Indian restaurants in Denver with this guarantee.

3 Denver Locations

Highlands, Bluebird District, and Olde Town Arvada — always a SPICE ROOM nearby, each with full bar and dine-in.

4.9★ Across 3,400+ Reviews

The highest-rated Indian restaurant in the Denver metro across Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor.

Catering Up to 500 Guests

Full-service catering for corporate events, weddings, and private parties — from 20 to 500+ guests metro-wide.

30+ Vegetarian Dishes

Extensive vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options — plus Indian and Himalayan specialties under one roof.

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West 38th Ave

38th Ave, Denver, Denver, CO 80211
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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East Colfax Ave

3100 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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Ralston Rd

7355 Ralston Rd Unit H, Arvada, CO 80002
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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