Halwa-e Gajar (carrot halwa)

Instructions

1. Peel the carrots and grate them finely.
2. In a large saucepan, cook the grated carrots with the milk over medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring regularly.
3. Add the sugar, crushed cardamom and saffron, then keep cooking for 15 minutes until the mixture thickens.
4. Stir in the butter until fully melted and the mixture turns glossy.
5. Sprinkle with slivered almonds and pistachios, then serve lukewarm.