Carrot Barfi

Ingredients

 * 2 cups carrots, finely grated
 * 2 cups half-and-half milk
 * 1/2 cup butter
 * 1 cup sugar
 * 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
 * 1/2 cup almonds, thinly slivered
 * 1/2 cup golden raisins
 * 1/2 cup cashew nuts
 * A dash of red coloring

Directions
In a cooking pan, combine grated carrots and milk.  Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for an hour, until the carrot has softened. Add butter, sugar, cardamom, almonds, raisins, and cashews; mix thoroughly.  Sprinkle a dash of red coloring and simmer the mixture, stirring continuously, for another 15-20 minutes until the carrot mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and transfer to a well-butter container; spread into a 2-in. thick layer. Chill overnight in refrigerator.  Cut into 2-in. cubes.  Serve chilled, topped with sliced almonds.