Carrot Halwa in Instant Pot

5 from 6 votes

Carrot Halwa in Instant Pot

Carrot Halwa in Instant Pot is a delicious carrot pudding made with milk, sugar and khoya , topped with fried dry nuts that can be made with minimum effort and tastes delicious .

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Servings:

Calories: 263kcal

Author: Nisha

Ingredients

6 cups carrots grated
1 cup milk
¾ cup sugar
6 tbsp butter
¼ cup khoya grated (substitute with almond flour or dry milk powder)
4 tbsp nuts (almonds, cashews, pista, raisins) fried in ghee
¼ tsp cardamom powder (optional)

Instructions

Switch on the sautee mode in the instant pot.
Add butter and fry the dry fruits , drain and keep aside.
In the remaining butter sautee the grated carrots for about 2 mins.
Add milk and sugar .
Close the lid and set to manual mode to pressure cook in high for 2 minutes.
After natural pressure release , switch it back to saute mode .
Add grated khoya , cardamom powder if using and keep cooking till the halwa reduces and oozes out butter or ghee.
Garnish with fried dry fruits.
Serve hot or cold with a big dollop of ice cream on the side.

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Notes

The most time-consuming part of the recipe is grating the carrots. Using a food processor makes this step quick and effortless, so be sure to use one.
Carrot Halwa tastes out of this world. You can serve it as is. If you like to serve in combination with other desserts, the popular choices are vanilla ice cream or kulfi. They make a great pair. Serve it warm or cold.
Garnish with any fried dry fruits like almonds, cashews, or pistachios for that crunchy bite.
If you don’t have khoya on hand, you can easily substitute it with almond flour or dry milk powder. This addition enhances the richness and creaminess of the dessert without compromising on flavor.

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