Carrot Halwa Instant Pot Recipe
Description
Carrot halwa is a traditional Indian dessert made from grated carrots, cooked in ghee, milk, and sugar. It is a popular dish served at festivals and celebrations. It is also a great way to use up carrots in the winter months. This Instant Pot Carrot Halwa recipe is a great way to enjoy the sweet and creamy dessert in no time. The Instant Pot pressure cooker is a great tool to make this traditional Indian dessert quickly and easily.
Prep Time
This Instant Pot Carrot Halwa recipe requires about 10 minutes of prep time. You need to grate the carrots and prepare the other ingredients before starting the recipe. This recipe does not require any special equipment and can be prepared with easily available ingredients.
Cook Time
This Instant Pot Carrot Halwa recipe takes about 10-15 minutes to cook in the pressure cooker. Once all the ingredients are prepared and added, the cooking time is quite short and the halwa is ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Start by grating the carrots. You can use either a box grater or a food processor for this.
2. Heat the ghee in the Instant Pot on sauté mode for about 1 minute.
3. Add the grated carrots and sauté for about 3 minutes.
4. Add the milk, sugar, and cardamom powder, and mix well.
5. Close the Instant Pot lid and cook on manual mode at high pressure for 3 minutes.
6. Once the cooking is done, open the Instant Pot and mix the halwa. If the halwa is too thick, you can add some more milk.
7. Garnish with chopped nuts and serve hot.
Equipment
- Instant Pot pressure cooker
- Grater or food processor
- Spatula
Notes
This recipe can be made with either fresh or frozen grated carrots. You can also add some raisins to the recipe for an extra touch of sweetness.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Protein: 3g
Recipe Tips
For a richer taste, you can add some condensed milk along with the regular milk. You can also add some chopped almonds or cashews to the recipe for extra crunch. For a vegan version, you can replace the ghee with coconut oil or vegan butter.
This Instant Pot Carrot Halwa recipe is a great way to enjoy the traditional Indian dessert in no time. It is easy to prepare and does not require any special equipment. All you need is an Instant Pot pressure cooker and you can whip up a delicious and creamy carrot halwa in minutes. If you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, this is the perfect recipe for you!
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