Instant Pot Gajar Halwa – Indian Carrot Pudding

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Instant Pot Gajar Halwa – Indian Carrot Pudding

Grated carrots get a makeover with the addition of ghee and sugar. So incredibly easy to prepare in the instant pot with a handful of simple ingredients.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings: 4

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian, North Indian

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

1.1 pounds carrots (9 medium sized) (3 cups grated)
1 cup milk {whole}
1/2 cup Khoa grated (stored bought)
1/3 cup sugar (white)
1 tbsp slivered almonds
1 tbsp pistachios chopped into thin slices (unsalted and un-shelled)
1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
1/8 tsp ground cardamom

Equipment

Instant Pot

Method

Prep

Grate the carrots and Khoa/mawa.
Chop the pistachios into thin slices.

Cook

Add in the grated carrots and milk in the inner pot. Stir well. Secure the lid on the pot and close the pressure-release valve. Select manual and cook at high pressure for 3 minutes.
Once the cooking is complete, use natural pressure release to depressurize. Open the lid.
Select saute and adjust to normal. Next add Khoa, sugar, almonds, pistachios, ghee, and ground cardamom.
Stir well. Let it saute until the water liquid evaporates and it becomes completely dry. It should take about 5 minutes. Keep stirring in order to prevent the halwa from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Finally, transfer the halwa in a serving bowl and garnish with additional nuts if you like. Serve hot or at room temperature, whatever you prefer.