Microwave Carrot Halwa Recipe (Microwave Gajar Ka Halwa)
Tarla Dalal
• Updated : Jan 22, 2026
Microwave Carrot Halwa is a quick and delicious Indian dessert made using fresh grated carrots, milk, sugar, and ghee. This easy method saves time while retaining the rich taste and aroma of traditional gajar ka halwa. Simply combine carrots and milk in a microwave-safe bowl, cook until soft, then add sugar, ghee, and cardamom powder for flavor. Garnish with chopped dry fruits like almonds and cashews for added crunch. This recipe is perfect for festivals, parties, or when you crave a healthy homemade sweet in minutes.
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How to make Microwave Carrot Halwa
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To make microwave carrot halwa, heat the ghee in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 15 seconds. Add the carrot, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Add the milk, sugar and khoya, mix well and microwave on high for 12 minutes, while stirring every 2 minutes. Add the cardamom powder and mix well. Serve warm.
A cup of hot carrot halwa served at the end of a meal is so heavenly that it makes you forget the meal itself. The unique texture and rich flavour of this microwave gajar ka halwa will linger in your palate and memory for a long time thereafter, overshadowing the glory of even the best main course!
Go smart with the gadgets and equipments you have. We show you how to use a wise combination of ingredients in the right proportions to make carrot halwa in a microwave within minutes using the microwave oven. You no longer need to sweat in the kitchen for a long time, to make your favourite mithai...
Gajar ka halwa microwave recipe is a delicious dessert which has just the perfect sweetness, tinge of cardamom as flavour enhancer and khoya to add to its creamy texture. You can serve it warm as it is or with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream as enjoyed by many.
Tips for microwave carrot halwa. 1. Prefer to grate the carrots thick than thin as they shrink in size on cooking. 2. Always crumble or grate the khoya before adding so it gets mixed easily. 3. After adding all the ingredients stir after every 2 minutes as mentioned in the recipe so the carrots cook uniformly.
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Carrot Halwa ( Microwave) recipe - How to make Carrot Halwa ( Microwave)
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Total Time
25 Mins
Makes
2 servings
Ingredients
For Carrot Halwa
- 1 1/2 cups grated carrot
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 5 tbsp milk
- 6 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp mawa (khoya)
- a pinch of cardamom (elaichi) powder
Method
For carrot halwa
- To make carrot halwa, heat the ghee in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 15 seconds.
- Add the carrot, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Add the milk, sugar and khoya, mix well and microwave on high for 12 minutes, while stirring every 2 minutes.
- Add the cardamom powder and mix well.
- Serve the carrot halwa warm.
Carrot Halwa ( Microwave) recipe with step by step photos
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To make microwave carrot halwa, Clean and wash the carrots. Make use of tender, juicy, firm red carrots to get that naturally sweet gajar ka halwa.
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Peel it using a scraper and discard the skin.
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Grate the carrots using a box grater.
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Heat the 2 tbsp ghee in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 15 seconds.
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Add the 1 1/2 cups grated carrot, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
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Add the 5 tbsp milk, 6 tbsp sugar and 4 tbsp mawa (khoya), mix well and microwave on high for 12 minutes, while stirring every 2 minutes.
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Add the a pinch of cardamom (elaichi) powder and mix well.
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Serve the carrot halwa warm.
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- What ingredients are needed for microwave carrot halwa?
You need grated carrot, ghee, milk, sugar, mawa (khoya), and a pinch of cardamom powder. - How long does it take to make this carrot halwa in the microwave?
The total time is about 25 minutes, 10 minutes prep and 15 minutes cooking. - Do I need a special microwave-safe bowl?
Yes always use a microwave-safe bowl for cooking to prevent damage or safety issues. - Should the carrots be grated finely or thickly?
It’s recommended to grate carrots thick (not too fine) because they shrink while cooking. - Can I skip the mawa/khoya?
The recipe includes mawa for creaminess, but skipping it changes texture; you can use condensed milk or milk powder as alternatives (though not in the original recipe). - How often should I stir while cooking?
Stir every 2 minutes during the microwave cooking so the carrots cook uniformly and don’t burn. - Can I add nuts or raisins?
Nuts and raisins aren’t in the original recipe, but you can add them before serving if you like for extra flavor and texture. - What does “high” microwave power mean?
In this recipe, high power means 100% microwave power check your microwave manual if unsure. - Can I serve this carrot halwa with ice cream?
Yes it can be served warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. - How many servings does the recipe make?
This recipe yields about 2 servings.
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1. Pick the Right Carrots
Use tender, juicy, firm red carrots they’re naturally sweeter and give a richer flavour and colour to your halwa.
2. Grate Carrots Appropriately
Grate the carrots thicker rather than too fine so they don’t shrink excessively while cooking.
3. Pre-Grate Khoya/Mawa
Crumble or grate the khoya before adding it this helps it blend smoothly into the halwa without clumping.
4. Stir Frequently
Once all ingredients are in the bowl and in the microwave, stir every 2 minutes while cooking so the carrots cook evenly and don’t burn.
5. Control Microwave Power
If your microwave has percentage power levels, use 100% (high) as recommended but watch the halwa closely so it doesn’t scorch.
6. Serve Freshly Cooked
Microwave halwa tends to be best served immediately, as reheating can dry it out or change the texture.
7. Add Flavour Enhancers
Don’t skip the cardamom powder it gives the halwa that classic aromatic Indian sweet taste.
8. Optional Extras
For extra richness, consider garnishing with chopped nuts (almonds/cashews) or serving with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream for contrast.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 517 Calories |
| Protein | 8.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 64.6 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g |
| Fat | 23.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 6 mg |
| Sodium | 31 mg |
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Foodie #564183
Feb. 14, 2021, 11 p.m.
My favorite dessert when dining on Indian cusine. I was excited to find such a simple-to-prepare recipe here. The first batch was superb - just exactly like what I'm served at restaurants. I still had a large quantity of mava (and an uncertain shelf-life) so I used all that remained for a second try - expanding amounts of other ingredients correspondingly. The cooking time expansion I guessed at (four times the recommended lengths in the microwave - roughly equal to the multiplier for the ingredients) and it seemed to work all right. The big problem for me was grating all that carrot - it wore me out.
Rukhsar
Nov. 28, 2020, 10:39 a.m.
I wont to know how to make the khoya with just milk not milk powder plz say fast
Tarla Dalal
Nov. 28, 2020, 10:39 a.m.
Hi Rukshar, here is the recipe to make homemade khoya with milk https://www.tarladalal.com/Khoya-Or-Mawa-How-To-Make-Khoya-2003r
Namrata
Oct. 14, 2020, 8:41 a.m.
What does high power exactly mean? In my onida microwave i baked at 100 power for 12 min with stirring in between. And @11th min my halwa burnt black and to eat it was stone!!!!!
Tarla Dalal
Oct. 14, 2020, 8:41 a.m.
Hi Namrata, High means 100% , we have tried this recipe and it came out perfect, we hope you have stirred the halwa every 2 minutes as mentioned in the recipe.
Sharayu Gangurde
Sept. 22, 2020, 1:40 p.m.
I just made it. For a first time cook like me, your instructions were very easy and clear. The halwa turned out very well. Thank you!!!!! I will cherish my first ever gajar halwa forever. _x0001F60A_
Tarla Dalal
Sept. 22, 2020, 1:40 p.m.
Thank you for your kind words. Please keep trying more recipes and sharing your comments with us.
shreya_the foodie
May 25, 2020, 9:46 p.m.
I did not expect the microwave recipe to over take the good old gas one...but I must say i am surprised! It looked reallly nice and reddish orange and the sweetness was perfect. not chewy either! Faster way of making gajar ka halwa!
Narendra
Feb. 28, 2020, 4:41 p.m.
Please don''t post recipe if you have not made it yourself. You have no clue how to make gajar halwa in microwave. DO NOT add milk even if Tarla Dalal says so. It is a nightmare to vaporize all the liquid. Carrots have their own moisture and its enough to cook them. Add more milk powder if you want it to be creamy.
Tarla Dalal
Feb. 28, 2020, 4:41 p.m.
Hi, Thank you for your suggestion ... There is no need to add milk powder as it doesnt taste very nice in this recipe, 15 minutes is not very long to cook a gajar ka halwa in a microwave..
Foodie #606494
Sept. 3, 2019, 8:42 p.m.
Nayana
Jan. 5, 2019, 1:21 a.m.
Hi.. Is it ok to replace khoya and sugar with condensed milk.. If yes what''s the quantity of condensed milk required? Does the bowl need to be covered during the microwaving process? What''s the quantity of carrots (in Kg) used in the above recipe?
Tarla Dalal
Jan. 5, 2019, 1:21 a.m.
You can use the below recipe which is without mava and instead of sugar you can try making with condensed milk. https://www.tarladalal.com/Quick-Gajar-ka-Halwa-Carrot-Halwa-Without-Mawa-1749r
Nayana
Jan. 2, 2019, 5:42 a.m.
Thanks for this easy looking recipe. 2 queries: 1)Can we replace milk, sugar and khoya with a can of condensed milk? 2) Does the bowl need to be covered during the microwaving process?
Tarla Dalal
Jan. 2, 2019, 5:42 a.m.
No, the bowl need not be covered in this recipe.
Saumya
Nov. 2, 2018, 6:59 p.m.
Can I skip the khoya or substitute it with something else?
Tarla Dalal
Nov. 2, 2018, 6:59 p.m.
Hi Saumya, Yes, you can skip adding mawa. Refer this recipe https://www.tarladalal.com/Quick-Gajar-ka-Halwa-Carrot-Halwa-Without-Mawa-1749r
SHAMMI
Sept. 2, 2016, 1:35 p.m.
Tarla Dalal
Sept. 2, 2016, 1:35 p.m.
Hi Shammi, We are very happy to know you loved the halwa recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!
Archana M
Aug. 22, 2016, 2:21 p.m.
Carrot halwa in a microwave.. couldnt think of it, but.. just made it.. and it is just superb.. perfect sweetness.. and the carrots also cooked very well, and did not take much time to make it.. this is a must try recipe..
Hemal thakkar
Feb. 23, 2016, 10:48 p.m.
Want receipe for gujrati dish churma laddu in microwave pls share it urgently thank you
padmabati marndi
Sept. 7, 2015, 11:15 a.m.
Shobha
Feb. 9, 2012, 10:29 a.m.
Thank you very much for the simple and sweet recipe :)
Tarla Dalal
Feb. 9, 2012, 10:29 a.m.
Hi Shobha, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!
