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Halwai-Style Kali Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe

Halwai-Style Kali Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe

Sneha Paul
Learn how to make kali gajar ka halwa in a pressure cooker at home.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

To fry the dry fruits:

  • ¼ cup ghee
  • 10-15 raisins
  • 10-15 cashews roughly chopped
  • 10-15 almonds slivered

To pressure cook carrots:

  • 1 kg black carrot grated
  • 1- litre milk

To make the halwa:

  • ½ cup + 3 tbsp ghee
  • ½ cup sugar
  • A pinch of salt
  • ¼ tsp green cardamom powder

Instructions
 

  • Heat a pressure cooker over a medium flame. Add ghee and allow it to melt.
  • Add raisins and cook for a few seconds. Then take them out and keep them aside.
  • Add cashews and almonds. Cook for a few seconds until they become light golden. Then take them out and keep them aside.
  • Add grated black/kali gajar to the pressure cooker. Give it a good stir.
  • Add milk and mix well. Close the lid. Cook for 3-4 whistles or until the carrot softens. Turn the flame off
  • Carefully remove the steam and open the cooker. Bring it to a boil over a medium flame.
  • Add ghee and give it a good mix. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the milk is completely reduced.
  • Add sugar and salt. Mix well. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Turn the flame off. Add fried nuts, raisins and green cardamom powder. Mix well.
  • Transfer it to a serving bowl. Garnish with more fried nuts and raisins.
  • Kali gajar ka halwa is ready to serve!
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