Halva Recipe | Gajjar Halwa

Instant Pot Gajjar Halwa or Carrot Halva is a great Indian dessert. Sweet with cardamom and delightful. Better than a restaurant version.

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Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: carrot halva, instant pot gajjar halva, pressure cooker carrot halva

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 138kcal

Author: Urvashi

2 tablespoons Ghee
2 tablespoons Raisins
2 tablespoons cashews, raw and unroasted
2 cups Carrots shredded
1 cup Whole Milk
1/4 cup Splenda, Truvia or sugar
2 tablespoons powdered cashews (you do this to add a little thickness to the milk)
1/4 teaspoon Ground Cardamom

Melt ghee in your Instant Pot, and then add the cashews and raisins. Fry them until the cashews are golden brown.
Add all other ingredients except cardamom and cook at High Pressure for 10 minutes. Let it release pressure naturally.
Open up the lid and do not freak out at the curdled milk. It will homogenize shortly. Just stir it up really well.
Smoosh the carrots together a bit, and cook on Sauté for a few minutes to thicken the mixture.
Add the cardamom and let it rest for a while to thicken up. This can be eaten hot, cold, or at room temperature.
Feel free to pour in a little heavy cream or half and half if you're trying to add fat to your diet--or taste to your life.