Recipes From My Kitchen

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. M...

This simple sweet potato halwa is rich, naturally sweet, and made with minimal ingredients. It’s perfect for festivals, kids, or anytime you want a quick dessert. 🕒 Prep Time 15 minutes 🍳 Cook Time 15–20 minutes 🍽 Servings 5–6 🧾 Ingredients Sweet potatoes – 4 medium Ghee – 2 tablespoons Mixed dry fruits – ¼ cup (cashews, raisins, almonds, pistachios; chopped) Milk – ¼ cup (adjust as needed) Sugar or jaggery – ½ cup (optional, adjust to taste) Cardamom powder – ¼ teaspoon (optional) 👩‍🍳 Method (Step-by-Step) Step 1: Cook the Sweet Potatoes Instant Pot method: Wash the sweet potatoes and place them on the trivet. Add 1 cup water, close the lid, and pressure cook on High for 10 minutes . Let the pressure release naturally. Pressure Cooker method: Add washed sweet potatoes with enough water. Cook for 2 whistles on medium flame. Allow pressure to release naturally. Step 2: Peel and Mash Once cooled slightly, peel the skin from the sweet potatoes. Mash them well using a masher or...