However, the traditional method calls for many dairy products like ghee, full-fat milk, and condensed milk. Definitely not vegan-friendly! But don’t worry, vegan foodies, we have a solution! I am presenting a vegan way to prepare this decadent dessert. I made a stove-top version of this vegan carrot halwa a few years back that involves slow cooking. I agree to be sent email.
Thanks to the amazing kitchen gadget Instant Pot pressure cooker, we can make the most delicious and authentic vegan carrot halwa in far less cooking time than the traditional dessert. If you like halwa recipes, please check out my butternut squash halwa recipe.
Ingredients
Carrots (peeled and grated) Non-dairy milk (such as oat or almond milk) Sugar Vegan ghee or avocado oil Green cardamom Cashew nuts
Instructions
First, wash the carrots and peel the skin. Use a food processor to grate the carrots. Or use a grater. Press saute mode and two tablespoons of ghee or two teaspoons of vegan butter into the inner pot. Add grated carrots and saute for 2-3 minutes when it starts to heat up. Add oat milk and water. Secure the lid, close the pressure valve, and set it for 2 minutes on high pressure for pressure cooking. Open the quick release valve to release any remaining pressure. Press saute (or low heat) and add sugar. Stir for 10 minutes or until most of the liquid has reduced. Add remaining ghee or avocado oil and almond flour/meal, and saute the carrots for another 6-8 minutes, or until they dry and the ghee separates from the mixture. The carrots should look dark/reddish in color. Add the cardamom powder, mix well, and then garnish with roasted nuts(if desired) Serve warm or chilled.
Variations
Oat milk: Use different types of non-dairy milk to get creative with flavors. Coconut, almond, or cashew nut milk will add an interesting flavor twist! Sweet: Substitute sugar for jaggery to take the health factor one notch higher. Almond meal/flour: Subsititute with coconut flour if you are allergic to almond flour.
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