Is Gajar Halwa — Carrot Pudding safe for CKD patients?

This Indian recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 80mg sodium, 480mg potassium, and 210mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Gajar Halwa — Carrot Pudding more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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Gajar Halwa — Carrot Pudding

Grated carrots cooked in milk with sugar, ghee, cardamom, cashews — winter dessert.

Prep time 60 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

210mg

Phosphorus

210 / 800mg

80mg

Sodium

80 / 2000mg

480mg

Potassium

480 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Carrot K. Use less.

Ingredients

Grated carrot
Milk, sugar
Ghee, cardamom
Cashew, raisin

Carrot Dessert Ghee Halwa Milk Punjabi Winter

Cooking Steps

1
Cook carrot in milk 45 min.
2
Add sugar + ghee.
3
Garnish with nuts.

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