Carrot Barfi

Ingredients

 * 2 cups carrots, finely grated
 * 2 cups half-and-half milk
 * ½ cup butter
 * 1 cup Sugar
 * 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
 * ½ cup almonds, thinly slivered
 * ½ cup golden raisins
 * ½ cup cashew nuts
 * A dash of red coloring

Directions

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