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    Instant Pot Carrot Halwa Recipe(Gajar Ka Halwa)

    Published: Feb 1, 2021 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Pavani . This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 14 Comments

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    Learn how to make Instant Pot carrot halwa or gajar ka halwa. This is a delicious Indian pudding made with grated carrots, sugar, milk and with some cardamom powder.

    Instant Pot Carrot Halwa

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    SHHH COOKING SECRETLY CHALLENGE

    This month theme for the challenge is "Warm desserts "which is suggested by Rafeeda who blogs at The Big sweet tooth. She as a wonderful collection of recipe and one of my favourite recipe from her blog is Lime Olive Oil cake.

    My partner for this theme is  Narmadha who blogs at Nams Corner. She gave cardamom and Ghee as my secret ingredients. I gave her sugar and sago as her secret ingredients and she came up with a delicious Semiya Javvarisi payasam

    INGREDIENTS TO MAKE CARROT HALWA

    Instant Pot Carrot Halwa

    INSTANT POT CARROT HALWA RECIPE WITH STEP WISE INSTRUCTIONS:

    INGREDIENTS:

    • Grated Carrots - 2 Cups
    • Ghee/clarified butter - 2 Tbsp
    • Cashew nuts - 2 Tbsp
    • Raisins - 1Tbsp
    • Milk - 1 Cup
    • Sugar - ½ to ¾ cup
    • Milk powder - 2 Tbsp(optional)
    • Cardamom powder - ½ Tsp

    PREPARATION:

    Place the inner pot inside the Instant Pot.

    Switch on the sauté mode. Once the inner pot is hot. Add ghee.

    Now add cashew nuts,raisins and saute them until they turn into golden colour.Once they golden take them into a bowl and keep aside.

    Then add grated carrot and sauté for 5 minutes. Add milk and mix well.

    Now cancel the saute mode.Close the lid and keep the valve in sealing mode.

    Select pressure cook mode and set to high pressure for 5 minutes.

    Once the cooking is done, allow the pressure to release naturally.
    Open the lid and switch on the saute mode.

    Add sugar and mix well. Cook on saute mode until it thicknes (it takes approx. 20 minutes)

    Now Milk powder, cardamom powder and stir well. Cook for 2more minutes. By now the carrot halwa will be thick enough.

    Finally add roasted nuts and mix well.Enough the delicious halwa warm or cold. I personally enough when it is warm.

    Instant Pot Carrot Halwa

    NOTES:

    You can store this in an airtight container and keep it in refrigerator for 2-3 days.

    Before serving microwave it for 30 seconds and enjoy.

    Adjust sugar quantity according to your taste.

    Adding milk powder to the halwa gives a nice texture when you eat. But this is optional.

    Instant Pot Carrot Halwa

    Instant Pot Carrot Halwa Recipe

    Learn how to make Instant Pot carrot halwa or gajar ka halwa. This is a delicious Indian pudding made with grated carrots, sugar, milk and with some cardamom powder.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Course: Dessert, Indian sweets
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 4 People
    Author: Pavani

    Ingredients

    • Grated Carrots - 2 Cups
    • Ghee/clarified butter - 2 Tbsp
    • Cashew nuts - 2 Tbsp
    • Raisins - 1Tbsp
    • Milk - 1 Cup
    • Sugar - ½ to ¾ cup
    • Milk powder - 2 Tbsp optional
    • Cardamom powder - ½ Tsp

    Instructions

    • Place the inner pot inside the Instant Pot.
    • Switch on the sauté mode. Once the inner pot is hot. Add ghee.
    • Now add cashew nuts, raisins and saute them until they turn into golden colour. Once they are golden take them into a bowl and keep aside.
    • Then add grated carrot and sauté for 5 minutes. Add milk and mix well.
    • Now cancel the saute mode. Close the lid and keep the valve in sealing mode.
    • Select pressure cook mode and set to high pressure for 5 minutes.
    • Once the cooking is done, allow the pressure to release naturally. Open the lid and switch on the saute mode.
    • Add sugar and mix well. Cook on saute mode until it thickens (it takes approx. 20 minutes)
    • Now Milk powder, cardamom powder and stir well. Cook for 2more minutes. By now the carrot halwa will be thick enough.
    • Finally, add roasted nuts and mix well. Enough the delicious halwa warm or cold. I personally enough when it is warm.

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    Notes

    • You can store this in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
    • Before serving microwave it for 30 seconds and enjoy. Adjust sugar quantity according to your taste.
    • Adding milk powder to the halwa gives a nice texture when you eat. But this is optional.
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    Instant Pot Carrot Halwa

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    Comments

    1. Nisha

      February 01, 2021 at 7:34 pm

      This is a perfect winter dessert that tastes awesome!5 stars

      Reply
    2. The Girl Next Door

      February 09, 2021 at 5:12 am

      Gajar Ka Halwa is love! Can't imagine winter going by without making this dessert at least once, and having it piping hot!

      Love your Instant Pot version. The milk powder must have added so much richness to the Gajar Ka Halwa!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth

      February 13, 2021 at 7:00 pm

      I always love carrot halwa, whoever makes it and gives me a bowl to really enjoy it... esepcailly in this weather...5 stars

      Reply
    4. Mayuri Patel

      February 13, 2021 at 8:33 pm

      Such a delicious looking and tempting carrot halwa. Love hot gajar ka halwa. Making it in an instant pot saves time. Good idea to add milk powder instead of khoya.5 stars

      Reply
    5. Renu

      February 13, 2021 at 10:26 pm

      A winter classic, and the colour and the texture of the halwa is so perfect. Liked that you have made in Instant pot it saves so much time, I will try this too, as looking for some nice recipes with Instant pot.5 stars

      Reply
    6. Shobha Keshwani

      February 13, 2021 at 11:18 pm

      Very delicious carrot halwa loved by one and all. Winter special dessert. The instant pot method is definitely easier.5 stars

      Reply
    7. Vasusvegkitchen

      February 15, 2021 at 5:55 pm

      Carrot halwa looks very colorful and very delicious. Liked the way you prepared it in instant pot and adding milk powder in it.5 stars

      Reply
    8. Sujata Roy

      February 16, 2021 at 2:04 am

      Gajar halwa looks super tempting. I love gajar halwa hot or cold both. Loved the use of milk powder in halwa. It will definitely enhance the taste. So well explained recipe using instant pot.

      Reply
    9. preethicuisine

      February 20, 2021 at 10:43 am

      Instant pot carrot halwa looks delectable. Beautiful color of this winter special delicacy.Making it in IP is such a breeze.5 stars

      Reply
    10. Archana

      February 22, 2021 at 1:10 pm

      Classic winter dessert Gajar ka Halwa. How can we let winter go without halwa? Love the texture and color of your halwa. Absolutely yum.5 stars

      Reply
    11. Anu Kollon

      February 22, 2021 at 5:56 pm

      Such a delectable tempting dessert. Never tried to make it in instant pot. I should try next time I make.

      Reply
    12. NARMADHA

      February 26, 2021 at 6:42 pm

      I am carving for some hot carrot halwa now. looks so delicious and will try adding milk powder next time I make it.5 stars

      Reply
    13. Seema Sriram

      February 26, 2021 at 10:51 pm

      You made this classic recipe so much more easier than ever before. Love the sheen of the halwa in these images.5 stars

      Reply
    14. Swati

      February 28, 2021 at 6:25 am

      Loved this easy and quick winter treat in IP.. loved color of halwa, so so inviting.5 stars

      Reply

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