Easy Gajar Halwa In Instant Pot
This gajar halwa is a sweet and creamy vegan halwa with simple ingredients.
Servings: 4
Calories: 301kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4½ cup carrot grated
- ½ cup sugar
- ¾ cup almond flour/meal
- 3 tablespoon cashews roasted, chopped
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup oat milk
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 4 tablespoon vegan ghee or avocado oil
- 5 saffron strands
Instructions
- First, wash the carrots and peel the skin. Use a food processor to grate the carrots. Or use a grater.
- Press saute mode and two tablespoons of ghee or two teaspoons of vegan butter into the inner pot.
- Add grated carrots and saute for 2-3 minutes when it starts to heat up.4½ cup carrot
- Add oat milk and water. Secure the lid, close the pressure valve, and set it for 2 minutes on high pressure for pressure cooking.½ cup oat milk, ¼ cup water
- Open the quick release valve to release any remaining pressure.
- Press saute (low heat) and add sugar. Stir for 10 minutes or until most of the liquid has reduced.½ cup sugar
- Add remaining ghee or avocado oil and almond flour/meal, and saute the carrots for another 6 minutes, or until they dry and the ghee separates from the mixture. The carrots should look dark/reddish in color.¾ cup almond flour/meal
- Add the cardamom powder, saffron strands mix well, and then garnish with roasted nuts(if desired)½ teaspoon cardamom powder, 5 saffron strands, 3 tablespoon cashews
- Serve warm or chilled.
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Notes
- If the halwa is too thick, add a few tablespoons of non-dairy milk to thin it out.
- You can add some raisins and pistachio nuts for texture and flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 24118IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg