Quick Gajar ka Halwa, Carrot Halwa Without Mawa

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1. To make gajar ka halwa without mawa recipe | carrot halwa without mawa | easy gajar halwa without mawa | carrot halwa without khoya, we need carrots. Red carrots are the best to make this halwa. However, they are available only during the winter season. When red carrots are not in season, use the orange variety that is available all through the year. Irrespective of the colour, carrot roots should be firm, smooth, relatively straight and bright in color.
   
2. Wash the carrot with water. 
3. Peel the carrot using a peeler.
   
4. Using a grater, measure 2 cups thickly grated carrot. Ensure you grate them thickly for carrot halwa without mawa. This will give a good mouthfeel after being cooked. 
   
5. Next, heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pressure cooker. Prefer using a broad pressure cooker for this recipe which is not very big in size.
   
6. Add the grated carrots. 
   
7. Sauté them on a medium flame for 1 minute. The carrots should not stick to the pressure cooker, so keep stirring it occasionally.
   
8. Add 1/2 cup milk. 
   
9. Mix well and pressure cook easy gajar halwa without mawa for 1 whistle. The carrots are grated so do not overcook them, else they will turn mushy. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
   
10. Add 1/4 cup sugar to sweeten the carrot halwa without khoya.
    
11. Mix well and cook on high flame for 4 minutes, while stirring continuously.
    
12. Add the cardamom powder to complete this Indian sweet. 
    
13. Add almond slivers for added flavour and texture. 
    
14. Mix carrot halwa without mawa well.
15. Serve gajar ka halwa without mawa hot.