Gajar halwa instant pot
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Gajat ka Halwa, a traditional Indian dessert that will captivate your taste buds. This recipe will surely be a crowd-pleaser and made with a delightful blend of freshly grated red carrots, milk, ghee, sugar, nuts, and fragrant spices.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 250 grams Red carrots Grated 2.25 cups
- 15 oz Milk 1.87 cups
- 5 each Nuts (Almonds, cashews, pistachios) chopped finely
- 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
- 1/3 cup Sugar or jaggery can add 1/4 cup for less sweetness
- 2 tbsp Ghee
Instructions
- To make gajar halwa, grate fresh carrots and soak them in water for 10 minutes. Drain the water, Peel the skin, grate them finely, or use the food processor.
- Turn on SAUTE mode, add grated carrots, chopped nuts, milk, sugar, and cardamom powder, ghee, and close the lid.
- Cook on PRESSURE COOK made, for 10 minutes on high pressure. Do natural release to avoid milk spilling.
- If you notice milk, turn on SAUTE mode and cook until the milk evaporates and the mixture thickens. Finally, garnish with chopped nuts like cashews and almonds and serve hot or cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 9 people - 1/4 cup portion size
Calories: 109kcal