Carrot halwa | Gajar ke halwa | gajar halwa | pressure cooker carrot halwa | how to make carrot halwa | Indian carrot pudding | carrot halwa in cooker | instant pot carrot halwa | easy cooker halwa is an easy and tasty Indian recipe prepared in a pressure cooker and isntant pot. This tasty one-pot Gajar dessert is a great way to make kids eats carrots.
Carrot Halwa, also known as Gajar Ka Halwa, is a classic Indian dessert made with grated carrots, milk, sugar, and ghee. Rich, aromatic, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, this sweet treat is a staple during festivals like Diwali, Holi, and Navratri, and is loved across India for its comforting flavor and simple ingredients.
This traditional carrot halwa recipe is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the carrots to absorb the richness of milk and ghee while releasing their natural sweetness. Whether you’re making it for a celebration or just craving a warm dessert, this Indian carrot sweet never disappoints.
My mother usually prepares carrot halwa in a heavy-bottomed pan. I always follow the same procedure. When we were in the UK we visited our friend’s place for dinner. I took carrot halwa to their home.
My friend Divya asked me how did I prepare halwa. I told the procedure, she suggested this pressure cooker method. Its a nice short cut from usual process. Instead of waiting near stove for minutes together. The pressure cooking method saves a lot of time and no compromise in taste.
As Diwali is nearing I was searching for some sweet recipes in my draft, this Carrot halwa which I prepared a couple of weeks ago pulled my attention. If you are looking for a quick sweet this is perfect 🙂
Carrot Halwa /Gajar Halwa
Ingredients
- 300 grams Carrot
- 3/4 cup Milk
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp Cardamom powder
- 5 Cashew sliced
- 5 Almonds sliced
- 1 tbsp Almond flakes
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/4 cup Almond flour/ milk powder
- 1 tbsp golden raisins
Instructions
How to make gajar ke halwa in instant pot
- Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode
- When HOT add butter, almonds, golden raisins and cashews
- Saute for 1 minute till they turn golden brown and keep aside
- Add grated carrots and Cook for 5 minutes and keep stirring regularly
- Furthermore add the milk and mix well
- Close the lid with the pressure value set to sealing
- Pressure Cook on high for 4 minutes and carefully do a Quick release
- Press saute and add sugar, almond powder and cardamom powder; mix well
- Keep Stirring and cook for 5 minutes till all the liquids is evaporated and halwa comes together as a mass
- Garnish with roasted nuts and raisins, serve warm and cold
How to make carrot halwa in pressure cooker:
- Firstly add butter to the pressure cooker and when butter is melted and turns warm
- Add almonds, golden raisins and cashews
- Saute for 1 minute till they turn golden brown and keep aside
- Add grated carrots and Cook for 5 minutes and keep stirring regularly
- Furthermore add the milk and mix well
- Close the lid with the pressure value set to sealing
- Pressure Cook For 2 whistles and carefully do a Quick release
- Furthermore add sugar, almond powder and cardamom powder; mix well
- Keep Stirring and cook for 5 minutes till all the liquids is evaporated and halwa comes together as a mass
- Garnish with roasted nuts and raisins, serve warm and cold
Notes
- Halwa can also be cooked directly in a pan. Add milk and cover a lid to cook carrot
- You can use ghee instead of butter
- Stir frequently, to prevent the halwa from sticking to the bottom of the pot
To prevent burn always keep roasted nuts and raisins aside before pressure cooking and add while garnishing - I have used almond flour but you can even use milk powder
- Carrots can be sautéd in the pan and later cooked in the pressure cooker
- Saffron can be added for extra richness
- Unsweetened khoya can be added towards the end, after sugar
- Adjust the milk according to the consistency you desire. If you are planning to add excess milk, use the same amount of milk for cooking carrot in the pressure cooker
- Add condensed milk for extra richness, Adjust the sugar accordingly
- Nuts like walnuts, almonds, etc. Can be used
- I chopped the carrot in the chopper. Carrot can also be grated instead
Ingredients:
300 grams Carrot
3/4 cup Milk
3 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp Cardamom powder
5 Cashew sliced
5 Almonds sliced
1 tbsp Almond flakes
1/2 cup Sugar
1/4 cup Almond flour/ milk powder
1 tbsp golden raisins
How to make gajar ke halwa in instant pot
- Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode
- When HOT add butter, almonds, golden raisins, and cashews
- Saute for 1 minute till they turn golden brown and keep aside
- Add grated carrots and Cook for 5 minutes and keep stirring regularly
- Furthermore, add the milk and mix well
- Close the lid with the pressure value set to sealing
- Pressure Cook on high for 4 minutes and carefully do a quick release
- Press saute and add sugar, almond powder, and cardamom powder; mix well
- Keep Stirring and cook for 5 minutes till all the liquids are evaporated and halwa comes together as a mass
- Garnish with roasted nuts and raisins, serve warm and cold
How to make carrot halwa in a pressure cooker:
- Firstly add butter to the pressure cooker and when butter is melted and turns warm
- Add almonds, golden raisins, and cashews
- Saute for 1 minute till they turn golden brown and keep aside
- Add grated carrots and Cook for 5 minutes and keep stirring regularly
- Furthermore, add the milk and mix well
- Close the lid with the pressure value set to sealing
- Pressure Cook For 2 whistles and carefully do a quick release
- Furthermore add sugar, almond powder, and cardamom powder; mix well
- Keep Stirring and cook for 5 minutes till all the liquids are evaporated and halwa comes together as a mass
- Garnish with roasted nuts and raisins, serve warm and cold
Carrot halwa..or Gajar ki halwa..looks divine dear…I can eat at anytime of day
Thanku Moumita:-)
Gajar ka Halwa is the perfect way to herald in the winter!
Totally Aruna:-)
Looking so beautiful dear 🙂
Thanku Chcook:-)
Loved the new look of the blog…☺ this pressure cooker method can be real quick method☺… I had tried making something similar last week… and it was a good hit 😊
Thanku Bilna:-)
Yummylicious Vid….
Thanku dear:-
Great vids. Happy Diwali
Thanku Sri:-) happy Diwali
My all time favorite.. Halwa looks super yummy and delicious..
Advance Diwali Wishes..
Sowmia – Sowmia’s Galley
Thanku Sowmia:-)
This looks delicious Vidya, I’m a big carrot fan.
Thanku Cheri:-)
Awesome!! Happy Diwali dear 🙂
Thanku:-) Happy Diwali Malar
Vidya, great idea making the gajar ka halwa in the pressure cooker. It looks just fabulous!
Thanku Sandhya:-)
Looks yum! perfect for this festive season
Thanku Veena:-)
Happy diwali ,vidya,
You have a nice blog:-)
I love this carrot halwa:-)
Thanku Hiba:-)
Carrot halwa looks heavenly!
I love Halwa, I’ve just never learnt how to make it!
Thanku Liz:-)
Hot carrot halwa. My favorite. nothing beats this sweet in the winter chill.
My all time favorite 🙂 Looks super delicious dear
Carrot halwa is my all time fav desert..looks divine..yumm 🙂
Hi Vidhya, Pls tell me for how many days can we store it ? I want to make it for my friends who are coming home after 2 days..