Easy Carrot Halwa (No-Grate Version)

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A quick and simple carrot halwa made with soft-cooked carrots, milk, ghee, and dry fruits. Sweet, creamy, and perfect for festivals or as a dessert after meals.

                                

🕒 Prep Time

10 minutes

🍳 Cook Time

20–25 minutes

🍽 Servings

4–5

🧾 Ingredients

  • Carrots – 4 medium, peeled and cut into chunks

  • Milk – ½ cup (or as needed)

  • Ghee – 2 tablespoons

  • Sugar – ¼ to ⅓ cup (adjust to taste)

  • Dry fruits – cashews, almonds, raisins, etc., ¼ cup

  • Cardamom powder – ¼ teaspoon

👩‍🍳 Method (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Cook the Carrots

  • Peel the carrots and cut off the stems.

  • Add carrots to a pressure cooker or Instant Pot with milk (just enough to prevent sticking).

  • Cook 3 whistles in a pressure cooker or pressure cook in Instant Pot until carrots are soft and fully cooked.



  • Allow pressure to release naturally.

  • Mash the soft carrots well and set aside.



Step 2: Fry the Dry Fruits

  • Heat 1 tablespoon ghee in a pan.

  • Add dry fruits (cashews, almonds, raisins, etc.) and sauté until lightly golden.



  • Remove dry fruits and keep them aside in a bowl.

Step 3: Cook the Carrot Mixture

  • In the same pan, add 1 more tablespoon ghee.

  • Add the mashed carrot and sauté for 1–2 minutes.



  • Add a little more milk if needed.

  • Cook the carrot mixture until it thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.

Step 4: Add Sugar and Flavor

  • Add sugar to the thickened carrot mixture.



  • Cook for 1–2 more minutes until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture becomes slightly glossy.

  • Add cardamom powder and mix well.



Step 5: Add Dry Fruits

  • Mix the previously sautéed dry fruits into the carrot halwa.



  • Give it a final stir and cook for another 1 minute.



Step 6: Serve

  • Serve the carrot halwa hot or warm, garnished with a few extra dry fruits if desired.




🌟 Tips

  • For a creamier halwa, add more milk while cooking the mashed carrots.

  • Adjust sugar according to taste.

  • You can also add khoya (mawa) for a richer version.

  • This recipe avoids grating, making it faster and easier than traditional carrot halwa.



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