Beetroot Carrot Halwa in Instant Pot

5 from 40 votes

Beetroot Carrot Halwa in Instant Pot

Beetroot carrot halwa is a delicious and healthy Indian dessert made with grated beetroot and carrots. This is a combination of carrot halwa and beetroot halwa, which are very popular halwa varieties. This easy Instant Pot version is ready in 30 minutes and gives great results.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Hindu, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 232kcal

Author: Shilpa Kerur

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

3 cups grated carrot packed (about 6-7)
3 cups grated beetroot packed (2 medium)
1 cup whole milk
½ cup ghee (use store-bought or homemade ghee)
½ cup sugar
¾ cup milk powder
½ teaspoon cardamom powder
1 tablespoon almonds sliced
1 tablespoon pistachio sliced

Instructions

Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and add 2 tablespoons of ghee.
Once it heats, add the grated beetroot and carrot. Saute for 3-4 minutes (until the raw smell goes). Add milk and mix well.
Secure the IP lid and set it to pressure cook mode for 3 minutes. Do a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then do a quick release.
Open the lid and put the IP in saute mode.
Add sugar and milk powder and mix well. Saute for 5 minutes (until halwa thickens).
Add the remaining ghee and saute for 2 more minutes. The ghee will be absorbed, and the halwa will come together.
Cancel the saute mode. Add cardamom powder, almonds, and pistachio. Mix well and serve warm.

Notes

I have used seven carrots and two beetroots in this recipe. After peeling and grating, I had three cups (packed) each of grated beetroot and carrot (a total of 6 cups). The milk and milk powder work perfectly for this measurement.

Beetroot has a mild sweetness, so I have reduced the amount of sugar. If you want a sweeter halwa, use ¾ cup sugar instead.

Use fresh and tender beetroots and carrots for this dish. Do not grate them too fine, or the halwa will become mushy.

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