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carrot halwa on bowl

Instant Carrot Halwa | Gajar Ka Halwa in 5 mins

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian, Pakisthani
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 2 cup Carrot grated
  • 1/2 cup Sugar or to taste
  • ¼ tsp Cardamom powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • ¼ cup Khoya/Mawa grated
  • 1 tbsp Roasted Nuts of choice chopped

Method
 

  1. Layer the ingredients except for khoya and chopped nuts in the order mentioned above in a 2 or 3 ltr pressure cooker.
    chopped carrot and sugar in pressure cooker
  2. Cook on high flame for 5 mins or 10 whistles whichever comes first. Release pressure. [ The timing/whistles depend on the moisture content of the carrots. Go by your nose. Wait for a faint burnt smell.]
    pressure cooker pressure release
  3. Cook for 2 mins adding 1/4 cup crumbled or grated Khoya until any remaining syrup is reduced. Mix in chopped nuts.
    carrot halwa preparation
  4. Quick and delicious carrot halwa is ready to serve. Enjoy!!
    gajar ka halwa

Notes

  • The timing/whistles depend on the moisture content of the carrots. Go by your nose. Wait for a faint burnt smell.
  • You can use any type of Gajar for this recipe. Beetroot and winter melon can be good substitutes.
  • The sugar can be substituted for jaggery or any sweetener of your choice.
  • Khoya can be substituted with paneer or condensed milk. Reduce sugar if using condensed milk.
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