Instant Pot Carrot Halwa (Gajar Halwa)
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Instant Pot Carrot Halwa (Gajar Halwa)
Description
Instant Pot Carrot Halwa (Gajar Halwa) is a traditional Indian dessert that uses grated carrots and whole milk as its base. Cooking the carrots in the Instant Pot on a low saute setting allows the carrots to become tender without drying out. The inclusion of almond flour or milk powder adds body and a nutty undertone, complementing the naturally sweet carrots and sugar.
Cardamom powder adds a warm, aromatic note, balancing the sweetness. Ghee folded in at the end enriches the halwa with a silky texture and depth of flavor. The halwa is then garnished with sliced almonds or mixed nuts for a pleasant crunch contrast.
This dessert is best served warm and can be portioned for individual servings. Its creamy, slightly grainy texture results from the grated carrots and added flour component, making it satisfying as a comforting treat or festive dish.
If desired, the halwa can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for longer storage. Vegan adaptations involve substituting dairy milk and ghee with plant-based alternatives, maintaining similar texture and flavor profiles. Garnish choices may vary based on preference.
Ingredients
- 5 cups carrot packed, 10-12 medium carrots, grated
- 1 cup milk whole
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup almond flour or Milk powder
- 1 teaspoon cardamom powder aka Elaichi
- 3 tablespoon ghee
- 2 tablespoon almonds or mixed nuts, to garnish, sliced
Instructions
- Add the grated carrots and milk to the instant pot. Stir them.
- Start the instant pot in Saute(Low) mode (Press Saute, then Adjust). Cover with a glass lid. The display will show HOT in 5-8 mins. Stir in about 20 minutes.
- The Saute mode defaults to 30 minutes. Instant Pot will shut off itself after 30 mins. The carrots will be well cooked and there would not be any liquid by this time.
- Add cardamom, sugar and almond flour. Mix well with the carrots.
- Turn on Saute (Normal) mode and let the carrots cook while stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes.
- Add ghee and mix with the carrot halwa. Turn off instant pot.
- Garnish with sliced almonds or pistachios. Serve warm!
Notes
- Almond flour gives the halwa a healthier texture; milk powder or khoa/mawa can be used instead.
- Reserve and garnish with chopped nuts or raisins based on preference.
- Refrigerate leftovers up to one week or freeze for extended storage.
- For a vegan version, use almond milk, vegan butter in place of ghee, and almond flour.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 502mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 21465IU | 429% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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