Instant Pot Gajar Ka Halwa | Carrot Halwa
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 750 gm carrots red ones is best
- 2 cups full fat milk
- 1/2 can condensed milk
- 1/4 cup milk powder
- A pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- 1-2 tbsp ghee
- Handful nuts and raisins
Instructions
- Peel the carrot and grate them either manually or with a processor.
- Switch on the Instant Pot, put on Saute mode.
- Add the ghee. Once it heats, fry the nuts briefly.
- Add in the carrots and saute for 5 minutes, tossing it gently.
- Once the carrots change color, add in the remaining ingredients, give it a good mix.
- Switch off the Saute mode and switch on Pressure Cook mode. Close the lid, make sure the pressure lid is close and set the timer to 5 minutes.
- Once the pot is done, leave the pressure to go on its own.
- Once pressure is gone, open the lid, switch on the Saute mode and cook the halwa till the liquid is gone. Make sure to keep sauteing in order to avoid sticking to the bottom.
- Switch off and enjoy - hot or cold.
Notes
If you want a more crunchy halwa, then cook on high pressure for 2 minutes, and keep the pressure for five minutes. Then release the pressure, saute till the halwa is dried.