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Pressure Cooker Gajar ka Halwa

Last Updated: Feb 14, 2023 by Enozia Zehra Vakil · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Made using carrots, milk and a handful of other simple ingredients, this pressure cooker gajar ka halwa is one of the easiest and healthiest sweet treats you could try your hands at. 

yummy pressure cooker gajar ka halwa

This dessert is an absolute classic in Indian households, and strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and creaminess. Scroll down and read on to discover how to put it together in minutes. 

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  • How to Make the Pressure Cooker Gajar ka Halwa
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Ingredients For the Recipe

You’ll need just a few simple ingredients to put together this easy pressure cooker Gajar ka halwa. 

For the Gajar ka Halwa

  • Carrots (roughly chopped): 2 cups
  • Clarified butter or ghee: 1 tbsp
  • Milk: ½ cup
  • Condensed milk: ¼ cup

For the roasted nuts

  • Clarified butter or ghee: 1 tsp
  • Almonds (chopped): 2 tbsp

How to Make the Pressure Cooker Gajar ka Halwa

Once you have all your ingredients ready, here’s what you need to do next. 

take ghee into the pressure cooker

Heat the ghee or clarified butter in a pressure cooker.

add chopped carrots to the cooker

Add the chopped carrots. Saute for 2-3 minutes.

add condensed milk to the cooker

Next, add the condensed milk and milk. MIx well. 

cook well carrot and milk until its super soft

Pressure cook the mixture for 4-5 whistles. 

smash the carrots properly

Once the pressure releases, smash the carrots until they completely mix with the liquid. 

Heat the mixture until the liquid disappears.

take ghee and chopped almonds in a pan and saute

Next, heat clarified butter in a small pan. Add in the chopped almonds. Saute for a minute. Keep aside. 

Once the carrot mixture gets dry, transfer it to a bowl and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.

garnish pressure cooker gajar ka halwa with fried chopped almonds and enjoy

Next, garnish with the fried almonds. 

See also
Mango Katli/Burfi

Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Carrots Are Best For this Recipe?

Red carrots are the best choice for this recipe, since they have a nice flavor and lend the halwa that deep, rich color that you’re looking for. If you can’t seem to be able to get your hands on them, you can use your regular orange carrots instead. side view image of pressure cooker gajar ka halwa

What Other Nuts Can I Use?

You can use practically any other kind of nuts for this recipe. Almonds are a classic that work wonderfully with the carrot halwa, but you can also use cashew nuts or pistachios if you want to bring in some extra flavor and deliciousness. 

Can I Make this Without Condensed Milk?

You sure can. Condensed milk lends a nice creaminess and some extra sweetness to the dish, but if you don’t have it or want to skip using it, you totally can. Just remember that you’ll probably need to add some sugar to the halwa to sweeten it if you’re skipping out the condensed milk. creamy pressure cooker gajar ka halwa

How Do I Store the Leftovers?

Your leftover pressure cooker gajar ka halwa can be transferred to an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 4 days, if not more. To reheat it, all you need to do is moisten it with a bit of water and then microwave it or heat it in a pan over the stovetop. 

Tips & Tricks to Make the Pressure Cooker Gajar ka Halwa

While this recipe is super simple and straightforward, you might want to have these little tips and tricks handy to make sure you nail the recipe. 

  • When choosing carrots, remember to choose ones that are firm to touch and have a nice, bright color. 
  • Avoid grating the carrots too finely- you will actually enjoy that little texture in the finished halwa. 
  • To add a bit of extra flavor to the halwa, you can also add a couple of pinches of cardamom powder to it. 
  • To bring some richness and creaminess to this dish, you can also add some milk solids or blanched almond pods into the mixture. 
  • Towards the end, throw in some raisins and heat the halwa for an extra couple minutes. The raisins will lend a nice pop of fruitiness and flavor to the dish. 
  • If you’re trying to make a healthier version of this recipe, you can swap the condensed milk and sugar for brown sugar or jaggery. 
delicious pressure cooker gajar ka halwa

Serving Ideas & Suggestions

This rich and delicious dessert can be served all on its own. The halwa is best enjoyed when it is hot, and you can have it after a nice hearty meal to finish things up. If you want to go the extra mile, you can also serve it with some vanilla ice cream. 

See also
Sweet Vermicelli Puff Pastry

Enjoyed trying your hands at this flavorful Indian dessert? On the hunt for some more interesting sweet treat recipes? Here are a few good ones you might want to check out. 

  • Easy Peasy Creamy Cookie Cake
  • No Bake Cheesecake with Strawberry Compote
  • Peanut Bites With Chocolate Filling

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Pressure Cooker Gajar ka Halwa

Super delicious and ridiculously easy to put together- you just can’t go wrong with this pressure cooker gajar ka halwa.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 238kcal
Author: Enozia Zehra Vakil

Ingredients

Ingredients For the Gajar ka Halwa

  • 2 cups Carrots , (roughly chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon Clarified butter or ghee
  • ½ cup Milk
  • ¼ cup Condensed milk

Ingredients For the roastednuts

  • 1 teaspoon Clarified butter or ghee
  • 2 tablespoon Almonds , (chopped)

Instructions

  • Heat the ghee or clarified butter in a pressure cooker.
  • Add the chopped carrots. Saute for2-3 minutes.
  • Next, add the condensed milk and milk. MIx well.
  • Pressure cook the mixture for 4-5 whistles.
  • Once the pressure releases, smash the carrots until they completely mix with the liquid.
  • Heat the mixture until the liquid disappears.
  • Next, heat clarified butter in a small pan. Add in the chopped almonds. Saute for a minute. Keep aside.
  • Once the carrot mixture gets dry, transfer it to a bowl and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
  • Next, garnish with the fried almonds.
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Nutrition

Serving: 3Servings | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 14390IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 1mg
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