Ingredients & Measurements
Carefully curated and proportioned for authentic flavor balance. Adjust chillies and salt to your personal taste.
Main Ingredients
- Carrots (गाजर): 1.25 kg
- Ghee (घी): 3 tbsp
- Full Fat Milk (दूध): 1 cup / 250 ml
- Sugar (चीनी): 1 cup / 200 gms
- Cardamom Powder (इलाइची पाउडर): 1 tsp
- Assorted Nuts, chopped (ड्राई फ्रूट्स): Handful
- Khoya, grated (खोया): 150 gms
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
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Ingredients
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Carrots (गाजर): 1.25 kg
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Ghee (घी): 3 tbsp
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Full Fat Milk (दूध): 1 cup / 250 ml
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Sugar (चीनी): 1 cup / 200 gms
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Cardamom Powder (इलाइची पाउडर): 1 tsp
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Assorted Nuts, chopped (ड्राई फ्रूट्स): Handful
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Khoya, grated (खोया): 150 gms
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Check out complete step-by-step recipe for a super easy #Gajar ka #Halwa here: https://www.chefkunalkapur.com/recipe/easy-gajar-halwa/
Chef Kunal's Pro Secret Tip
For traditional Indian sweets and halwas, always roast nuts and aromatics in pure desi ghee over a gentle flame. If reducing milk for kheer or rabri, use a heavy-bottomed kadhai and scrape the sides regularly to develop rich, caramelized creaminess.
Recipe FAQs & Expert Advice
How long can I store leftover Pressure Cooker Gajar Ka Halwa?
You can store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. When reheating, warm on medium-low heat on the stovetop and add 2–3 tablespoons of warm water if the gravy has thickened in the fridge.
Can I make this recipe vegan or dairy-free?
Yes! Simply substitute dairy ghee/butter with mustard oil or neutral cooking oil, and replace milk/curd with coconut milk or cashew cream where applicable.
What is the key technique to get restaurant-style flavor in this dish?
Focus on blooming whole spices in hot oil first, patiently sautéing the onion-tomato masala until oil separates, and finishing with a pinch of crushed roasted kasoori methi and freshly ground garam masala right before serving.