Quick Gajar ka Halwa, Carrot Halwa Without Mawa
by Tarla Dalal
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gajar ka halwa without mawa is a delicious halwa with the rich hue of carrots and the luxurious flavour of milk. Learn how to make carrot halwa without khoya.
This easy, quick gajar halwa without mawa, made with the help of a pressure cooker, is so easy and simple, and is made with common, everyday ingredients. It does not even use khoya. You can make it on any day you feel like treating your family to a special desi dessert.
To make gajar ka halwa without mawa, heat the ghee in a pressure cooker, add the carrots and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally. Add the milk, mix well and pressure cook for 1 whistle. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Add the sugar, mix well and cook on high flame for 4 minutes, while stirring continuously. Add the cardamom powder and almond slivers, mix well. Serve hot.
This carrot halwa without mawa has the perfect amount of sweetness and the flavour is very delicately perked up by the addition of cardamom powder. And the garnish of almonds gives a finishing touch to this Indian mithai.
This carrot halwa without khoya can be served at the end of any Indian party and also during the fasting festivals of Janmashtami, Ekadashi and Navratri. It is often a part of ‘chappan bhog’ served as an offering to Lord Krishna during Janmashtami.
Tips for gajar ka halwa without mawa. 1. Ensure to grate the carrot thick as they tend to shrink in size after cooking. 2. Prefer using a broad pressure cooker for this recipe which is not very big in size.
You can also try other tasty Indian treats like the Khubani Halwa and the Lauki Halwa.
Enjoy gajar ka halwa without mawa recipe | carrot halwa without mawa | easy gajar halwa without mawa | carrot halwa without khoya.
For quick gajar ka halwa- To make quick gajar ka halwa, heat the ghee in a pressure cooker, add the carrots and sauté on a medium flame for1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the milk, mix well and pressure cook for 1 whistle.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Add the sugar , mix well and cook on high flame for 4 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the cardamom powder and almond slivers, mix well.
- Serve quick gajar ka halwa hot.
Quick Gajar ka Halwa, Carrot Halwa Without Mawa recipe with step by step photos
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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.
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Wash the carrot with water.
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Peel the carrot using a peeler.
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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.
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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.
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Add the grated carrots.
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Sauté them on a medium flame for 1 minute. The carrots should not stick to the pressure cooker, so keep stirring it occasionally.
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Add 1/2 cup milk.
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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.
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Add 1/4 cup sugar to sweeten the carrot halwa without khoya.
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Mix well and cook on high flame for 4 minutes, while stirring continuously.
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Add the cardamom powder to complete this Indian sweet.
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Add almond slivers for added flavour and texture.
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Mix carrot halwa without mawa well.
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Serve gajar ka halwa without mawa hot.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy | 359 cal |
Protein | 4.5 g |
Carbohydrates | 35.5 g |
Fiber | 4 g |
Fat | 20.8 g |
Cholesterol | 8 mg |
Sodium | 40.8 mg |
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