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Carrot Halwa | Gajar Halwa

November 8, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 30 Comments

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Carrot halwa prepared in no time using a pressure cooker. This tasty one pot Gajar dessert is great way to make kids eats carrot. 

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My sister is not a big fan of carrrot.  She would run hearing the word carrot. Only when carrot is served in sweet form she will happily eat. payasam and Carrot halwa is her favorite. 

My mother usually prepares carrot halwa in a heavy bottomed pan. I always follow the same procedure. When we where in 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. Pressure cooking method saves 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 couple of weeks ago pulled my attention. If you are looking for a quick sweet this is perfect 🙂

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Ingredients:

Carrots – 2 cups,peeled and grated (I finely chopped carrot in chopper)
Milk – 3/4 + 3 tbsp
Sugar – 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp Adjust according to your Sweetness)
Condensed milk – 3 tbsp
Ghee – 3 tbsp + 1 tsp
Cashew nuts – few
Cardamom Powder – 1/8tsp
Salt – pinch

Method:

  • Add 1 tsp of ghee to the pan and when its hot add cashew and cook till its golden brown. Transfer the cashew to a plate
  • In the same pan on medium flame add 1 tbsp of ghee and sauté carrot for 3 -5 minutes on low flame, stirring frequently
  • Transfer the sautéd carrots to a pressure cooker, in medium flame add 3/4 cup of milk and cook for 2 whistles; switch off. After the pressure subsides naturally remove the lid, add remaining milk and cook till the milk evaporates
  • Add condensed milk, sugar, salt and cardamom powder and cook till it (thickens) reaches halwa consistency. Add cashew and mix well; switch off

Carrot Halwa /Gajar Halwa

Addictive Carrot halwa prepared in no time using a pressure cooker. This tasty one pot Gajar dessert is great way to make kids eats carrot.
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Course: Halwa
Cuisine: Indian
Author: Vidya Srinivasan

Ingredients

  • Carrots - 2 cups peeled and grated (I finely chopped carrot in chopper)
  • Milk - 3/4 + 3 tbsp
  • Sugar - 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp Adjust according to your Sweetness)
  • Condensed milk - 3 tbsp
  • Ghee - 3 tbsp + 1 tsp
  • Cashew nuts - few
  • Cardamom Powder - 1/8tsp
  • Salt - pinch

Instructions

  • Add 1 tsp of ghee to the pan and when its hot add cashew and cook till its golden brown. Transfer the cashew to a plate
  • In the same pan on medium flaume add 1 tbsp of ghee and sauté carrot for 3 -5 minutes on low flame, stirring frequently
  • Transfer the sautéd carrots to a pressure cooker, in medium flame add 3/4 cup of milk and cook for 2 whistles; switch off. After the pressure subsides naturally remove the lid, add remaining milk and cook till the milk evaporates
  • Add condensed milk, sugar, salt and cardamom powder and cook till it (thickens) reaches halwa consistency. Add cashew and mix well; switch off
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Notes

  1. Halwa can also cooked directly in pan. Add milk and cover a lid to cook carrot
  2. Carrots can be sautéd in pressure cooker directly to avoid two vessels. I used a non stick pan to use less ghee and also to prevent carrot from sticking to the pan
  3. Saffron can be added for extra richness
  4. Unsweetened khoya can be added towards the end, after sugar
  5.  Adjust the milk according the consistency you desire. If you are planning to add excess milk, use the same amount of milk for cooking carrot in pressure cooker, add the extra milk while adding condensed milk
  6. Condensed milk can be skipped, Adjust the sugar accordinly
  7.  Raisins and nuts like Walnut, almond, pista etc. Can be useD
  8.  I chopped the carrot in chopper. Carrot can also be grated instead
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  1. Moumita Malla says

    November 8, 2015 at 22:00

    Carrot halwa..or Gajar ki halwa..looks divine dear…I can eat at anytime of day

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      November 9, 2015 at 17:11

      Thanku Moumita:-)

      Reply
  2. Aruna Panangipally says

    November 9, 2015 at 01:25

    Gajar ka Halwa is the perfect way to herald in the winter!

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      November 9, 2015 at 17:10

      Totally Aruna:-)

      Reply
  3. CHCooks says

    November 9, 2015 at 02:44

    Looking so beautiful dear 🙂

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      November 9, 2015 at 17:10

      Thanku Chcook:-)

      Reply
  4. Bilna says

    November 9, 2015 at 04:04

    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 😊

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      November 9, 2015 at 17:09

      Thanku Bilna:-)

      Reply
  5. swapna says

    November 9, 2015 at 05:11

    Yummylicious Vid….

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      November 9, 2015 at 17:09

      Thanku dear:-

      Reply
  6. srividhya says

    November 9, 2015 at 08:10

    Great vids. Happy Diwali

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      November 9, 2015 at 17:08

      Thanku Sri:-) happy Diwali

      Reply
  7. Sowmiasgalley says

    November 9, 2015 at 08:14

    My all time favorite.. Halwa looks super yummy and delicious..
    Advance Diwali Wishes..

    Sowmia – Sowmia’s Galley

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      November 9, 2015 at 17:08

      Thanku Sowmia:-)

      Reply
  8. cheri says

    November 9, 2015 at 11:21

    This looks delicious Vidya, I’m a big carrot fan.

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      November 9, 2015 at 17:07

      Thanku Cheri:-)

      Reply
  9. Malar says

    November 9, 2015 at 11:32

    Awesome!! Happy Diwali dear 🙂

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      November 9, 2015 at 17:07

      Thanku:-) Happy Diwali Malar

      Reply
  10. Sandhya says

    November 9, 2015 at 13:55

    Vidya, great idea making the gajar ka halwa in the pressure cooker. It looks just fabulous!

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      November 9, 2015 at 17:06

      Thanku Sandhya:-)

      Reply
  11. Veena Theagarajan says

    November 9, 2015 at 20:15

    Looks yum! perfect for this festive season

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      November 10, 2015 at 00:07

      Thanku Veena:-)

      Reply
  12. hiba says

    November 10, 2015 at 04:46

    Happy diwali ,vidya,
    You have a nice blog:-)
    I love this carrot halwa:-)

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      November 12, 2015 at 16:39

      Thanku Hiba:-)

      Reply
  13. Nish Kitchen says

    November 10, 2015 at 16:37

    Carrot halwa looks heavenly!

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  14. Liz says

    November 12, 2015 at 10:45

    I love Halwa, I’ve just never learnt how to make it!

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      November 12, 2015 at 16:36

      Thanku Liz:-)

      Reply
  15. skd says

    November 20, 2015 at 05:01

    Hot carrot halwa. My favorite. nothing beats this sweet in the winter chill.

    Reply
  16. kushi says

    November 23, 2015 at 12:16

    My all time favorite 🙂 Looks super delicious dear

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  17. Jolly says

    November 25, 2015 at 01:02

    Carrot halwa is my all time fav desert..looks divine..yumm 🙂

    Reply

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