How To Make Instant Pot Gajar Halwa Recipe
A classic Indian dessert made with shredded carrots, milk, sugar, and flavored with cardamom powder.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded carrots
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup ghee
- 1/4 cup chopped cashews
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg powder
- Pinch of saffron (optional)
Instructions
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Turn on the Instant Pot and select the sauté function. Add ghee and let it melt.
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Add shredded carrots and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
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Add milk, sugar, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder, and saffron (if using) and mix well.
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Close the Instant Pot with the lid and select the pressure cook function. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
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After 10 minutes, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes and then do a quick release.
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Open the lid, switch back to the sauté function and cook for another 5-7 minutes or until most of the liquid evaporates.
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Turn off the Instant Pot, add chopped cashews and raisins and mix well.
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Serve hot or cold garnished with more nuts.
Nutrition
- Calories : 491kcal
- Total Fat : 20g
- Saturated Fat : 11g
- Cholesterol : 52mg
- Sodium : 133mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 77g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 68g
- Protein : 8g
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