 In India carrots are used in a variety of ways, as salads or as vegetables added to spicy rice or dal dishes.A popular variation in north India is the Gajar Ka Halwa carrot dessert, which has carrots grated and cooked in milk until the whole mixture is solid, after which nuts and butter are added.Carrot salads are usually made with grated carrots with a seasoning of mustard seeds and green chillies popped in hot oil.