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Pressure Cooker Gajar Ka Halwa

Instant Pot Gajar Halwa | Gajar ka Halwa in Pressure Cooker without grating

Jyoti Behrani
Instant Pot Gajar Halwa in a pressure cooker without grating the carrots in a fraction of the time. This easy, Indian dessert is made with carrots, milk, and sugar, and flavored with aromatic spices like cardamom and saffron.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian, North Indian
Servings 8
Calories 136 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

Gajar Halwa in Instant Pot

  • Grease the bottom of the inner pot with 2 tablespoons of ghee.
  • Add carrots, and evaporated milk to the pot. Close the lid, vent sealed.
  • Turn ON MANUAL / PRESSURE COOK (high) for 5 minutes. Let pressure release naturally, around 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, slowly release the remaining pressure. Open the lid.
  • Using a potato masher, mash the carrots to the desired consistency.
  • Turn ON SAUTE (less). Add saffron, ground cardamom, and condensed milk to taste. Mix well. Simmer the halwa for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid any burnt bottom.
  • Note: I used about ¾ cans of condensed milk.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of ghee (optional), and almond flour, and mix well. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Turn OFF SAUTE.
  • Garnish with some sliced almonds, and pistachios. Serve warm.

Gajar Halwa in Pressure Cooker without grating

  • Grease the bottom of the pressure cooker with 2 tablespoons of ghee.
  • Add carrots, and evaporated milk to the pressure cooker. Close the lid, place the weights (whistle).
  • Allow the cooker to come to pressure. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. Let pressure release naturally, around 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, slowly release the remaining pressure. Open the lid.
  • Once the pressure releases naturally, open the cooker and check if the carrots are soft and cooked.
  • Using a potato masher, mash the carrots to the desired consistency.
  • Turn on heat to medium. Add saffron, ground cardamom, and condensed milk to taste. Mix well. Simmer the halwa for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid any burnt bottom.
    Note: I used about ¾ cans of condensed milk.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of ghee (optional), and almond flour, and mix well. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Turn OFF the heat.
    Garnish with some sliced almonds and pistachios. Serve warm.
    Enjoy your delicious Gajar Halwa made without grating carrots!

No Grate Gajar Halwa on Stovetop

  • In a pot, bring carrots and milk to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the carrots are soft.
  • The rest of the recipe is the same as Instant Pot.

Notes

Please refer to the post for the following:
  1. Tips For No Grate Gajar Ka Halwa [Carrot Halwa]
  2. Frequently Asked Questions

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Gajar Halwa | Gajar ka Halwa in Pressure Cooker without grating
Amount per Serving
Calories
136
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
19
mg
6
%
Sodium
 
89
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
270
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
4
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
15638
IU
313
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
52
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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