Instant Pot Sweet Potato Halwa
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4.7
Instant Pot Sweet Potato Halwa
Description
Instant Pot Sweet Potato Halwa is a pressure-cooked Indian-style dessert made with thinly sliced sweet potatoes cooked in ghee, almond milk, brown sugar, grated coconut, and aromatics such as cardamom pods and a pinch of saffron. Cooking in the Instant Pot expedites the process, allowing the flavors to meld and the sweet potatoes to soften thoroughly in a short time. The inclusion of ghee adds richness, while the cardamom and saffron provide fragrant warmth and subtle color.
The final halwa has a creamy and slightly textured consistency from the grated coconut. It is traditionally served garnished with nuts like almonds or pistachios, which add crunch and contrast. This dessert suits those looking for a comforting, moderately sweet dish with distinctive Indian flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ghee Oil for Vegan option
- 3 sweet potato washed, peeled and thinly sliced, medium
- ¼ cup almond milk unsweetened
- ⅓ cup brown sugar more or less, packed
- ¼ cup unsweetened coconut grated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 cardamom pods
- 1 saffron generous pinch
- Optional garnish
- 1 tablespoon almonds pistachio slices
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to Saute mode. Add ghee, sliced sweet potatoes. Add almond milk, brown sugar, coconut, salt, cardamom, and saffron.
- Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to sealing. Press Cancel and select Pressure cook(Hi) and adjust the time to 3 minutes. Allow Natural Pressure Release. Garnish with nuts and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 371mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 421mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 13830IU | 277% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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