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4.8 from 18 votes

Carrot Makhana Kheer - Instant Pot

A creamy delicious pudding with shredded carrots and fox nuts!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories: 245 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons ghee divided use coconut oil for vegan
  • 2 cups makhana
  • ⅓ cup whole cashews
  • 2 carrots peeled and shredded, about 2 cups
  • 2 cups low fat milk almond or coconut milk for vegan
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • ¼ cup sugar

Instructions

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  1. Turn Instant Pot to Sauté(more) mode and heat half of the ghee.
  2. Add makhana's and roast for about 5 minutes or until they turn light golden brown. Take the roasted makhana out and allow them to cool. Reserve half cup of makhane for garnish. Crush the remaining roasted makhana coarse by pulsing then in the food processor for 1-2 times.
  3. Add remaining ghee or oil and cashews. Roast the cashews for 2-3 minutes. Take the cashews out and save them for garnishing.
  4. Add shredded carrots and sauté them in the ghee or oil for a minute.
  5. Add the crushed makhana to the Instant Pot.
  6. Add milk, cardamom powder, saffron and sugar. Give a quick Stir.
  7. Close Instant Pot with pressure valve to sealing. Set Instant Pot to Pressure Cook/Manual(Low Pressure) for 10 minutes.
  8. Open the lid after 10 minute natural pressure release.
  9. Stir in the roasted cashews. Garnish with reserved makhana. Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

  • Few options - 
  • Double up on the makhana, add 1-2 tablespoons of chopped nuts and you have perfect fasting food.
  • Skip Makhana, add 1-2 tablespoons of chopped nuts and you have a delicious carrot kheer.

Nutrition Information

Calories 245kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 78mg (3%) Potassium 333mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 5215IU (104%) Vitamin C 2.1mg (2%) Calcium 156mg (16%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245

% Daily Value*

Calories 245kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 78mg 3%
Potassium 333mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 5215IU 104%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2%
Calcium 156mg 16%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.