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Instant Pot Gajar Ka Halwa

Make rich and creamy Gajar Ka Halwa quickly and easily using your Instant Pot for a perfect festive dessert at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker
  • Grater
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups grated carrots fresh and juicy
  • 2 cups full-fat milk
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons ghee
  • ½ to ¾ cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 4 to 5 cardamom pods or ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 10 to 12 cashews chopped
  • 10 to 12 almonds sliced
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • Optional: khoya for extra richness

Instructions
 

  • How to Make Instant Pot Gajar Ka Halwa
  • Grate the Carrots: Wash, peel, and grate 4 cups of fresh carrots.
  • Sauté in Ghee: Turn the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Add 3–4 tablespoons ghee and let it melt. Add the grated carrots and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add Milk and Pressure Cook: Pour in 2 cups of full-fat milk and mix well. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to ‘Pressure Cook’ on high for 5 minutes.
  • Manual Pressure Release: Once cooking is done, carefully release the pressure manually by turning the valve. Do not let it release naturally, as we do not want the carrots to overcook.
  • Reduce the Milk: Open the lid and switch back to ‘Sauté’ mode. Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until most of the milk evaporates and the mixture starts to thicken.
  • Add Sugar and Cardamom: Once the mixture thickens, add ½–¾ cup sugar (adjust to taste) and ½ teaspoon cardamom powder. Mix well and continue cooking until the halwa becomes rich and slightly glossy.
  • Add Nuts and Finish: Lightly fry cashews, almonds, and raisins in a little ghee separately, then add them to the halwa. Mix well.
  • Serve: Your Instant Pot Gajar Ka Halwa is ready. Serve warm, garnished with extra nuts if desired.