Indian carrot dessert

Indian Carrot Dessert in Instant pot. A no grate, no hassle easy famous restaurant style carrot halwa in electric pressure cooker.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Servings 4

Calories 548kcal

PLEASE NOTE : Cooking mode is switched from saute mode to manual / pressure cook mode a couple of times in this recipe for even cooking and less stirring.
Cut the ends off of the carrot and wash well, scrape the skin off with a peeler if you like then cut into large pieces.
In the instant pot -
PRESS SAUTE MODE put the butter and allow it to melt and become brown. If using ghee simply allow it to heat up slightly then go directly to next step.
Put the carrot pieces into instant pot and saute the pieces until a nice aroma comes.
Then add 1/2 cup water. Switch to MANUAL MODE, put the instant pot's lid on and cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 5 mts.
After the natural pressure release switch off the instant pot (takes 10 minutes)and check if the carrot is cooked.
Go back to SAUTE MODE stir frequently and allow all the water to evaporate. Smash carrot with the back of the ladle into smaller pieces. Don't make it into a paste our intention is break into pieces.
Once the all water dries up add sugar and milk powder. Stir once well.Close the instant pot with its lid add and switch it off.The residual heat is enough to melt the sugar.
Open only after 5-7 minutes.
Again switch on SAUTE MODE add cardamom pods crushed well,then cashew nut and raisins. Stir well and allow any last bit of water to dry up.
Switch of the instant pot. Now the dessert is ready to be served warm or chilled.

Do not mash the carrots into a paste form remember to keep the grainy texture else it will look like baby food.