Goa, June 29 -- Rapper and singer Honey Singh has revealed that gajar ka halwa is the one Indian dessert he can never turn down. During a rapid-fire session on AB Talks, the musician named the traditional winter delicacy as his favourite sweet, bringing renewed attention to one of India's most cherished desserts.

Made primarily with fresh carrots, milk, ghee and sugar, gajar ka halwa has been a household favourite for generations. Historians believe the dessert traces its roots to the Mughal era, while the orange carrots used in the recipe were introduced to the Indian subcontinent centuries ago through Punjab. Traditionally, families slow-cooked grated carrots with milk over several hours until the mixture thickened into a rich, aromati...