Beetroot Halwa in Pressure Cooker
This post is about making beetroot halwa in a pressure cooker using an easy and practical method.
Unlike the traditional way, this recipe needs very little stirring and takes less effort. The halwa turns out soft, rich, and perfectly cooked with simple ingredients.
If you love beetroot halwa but avoid making it because of long cooking time, this method is worth trying.
Servings 3 people
Calories 327kcal
Ingredients
- 4 beetroot medium, about 400 gm
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 tsp ghee
- Cashews as needed
- Almonds as needed
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a pressure cooker.
- Add grated beetroot and cook for 5 minutes on medium flame.
- Add milk with malai if you have. Mix well.
- After one boil close the cooker and cook for 3 whistles.
- Open the lid, add sugar, and stir continuously.
- Cook for 8 to 10 minutes till the liquid reduces and halwa thickens.
- Add cardamom powder and mix well. Switch off the flame.
- Then heat ghee in a pan add cashew, almonds and roast.
- Garnish with fried nuts and serve hot or cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 1mg