10 minute Beetroot Halwa
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Beetroot cooked with sugar and milk powder in the pressure cooker. This easy dessert is perfect for festive seasons and special occasions.
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Indian
Keyword:
Halwa
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 400 grams shredded beetroot original recipe calls for 250 grams, but I found it a little too sweet for my liking, so increased the beetroot qty
- 200 grams sugar
- 1/4 cup milk powder
- 3 - 5 tsp ghee
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- 3 tsp water
Instructions
Method:
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In a pressure cooker, add 3 tsp water, 3-5 tsp ghee and spread it in the bottom of the pan.
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Add the grated beetroot as the next layer.
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Next spread the sugar on top of the beetroot and add the milk powder and cardamom powder on top of the sugar.
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Put the weight on the pressure cooker and place it on your stove in high heat. ( note that the weight is put on the pressure cooker in the beginning, even before you place the cooker in the stove)
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Pressure cook the beetroot for 10 whistles.
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When done, release pressure manually. (I use a fork to lift the weight slightly so that the steam escapes)
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Open the cooker and stir everything continuously until the milk powder is mixed thoroughly without any lumps. Yummy halwa ready in less than 10 minutes.
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Serve hot or cold garnished with some roasted nuts and ice cream on the side.
Recipe Notes
Can substitute beetroot with grated carrots for carrot halwa.
If the halwa has extra liquid in it after opening the cooker, cook it without the lid for a couple of minutes until the liquid evaporates.
Add add extra sugar if you prefer it more sweet.