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carrot halwa on bowl

Instant Carrot Halwa | Gajar Ka Halwa in 5 mins

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian, Pakisthani
Servings 4

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

Instructions
 

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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