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Fig Walnut Halwa is a delicious dessert made in Instant Pot. It is a simple and easy recipe. This halwa is perfect for celebrating any occasion or festival. #fig #walnut #halwa #instantpotdessert #sugarfreedessert #glutenfreedessert
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Instant Pot Fig Walnut Halwa

Fig Walnut Halwa is a delicious dessert made in Instant Pot. It is a simple and easy recipe. This halwa is perfect for celebrating any occasion or festival.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: easy dessert, fig walnut halwa, glutenfree dessert, instant pot dessert, instant pot fig walnut halwa, sugarfree dessert
Servings: 6
Author: simplyvegetarian777

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Turkish Figs, dry stemmed & coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Walnuts finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Pistachios, shelled & unsalted finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup Ghee
  • 1 tsp Cardamom powder

Instructions

  • Place the inner pot inside the Instant Pot and plug it in.
  • Combine the figs and water in the Inner Pot.
  • Secure the lid and set the floating valve to SEALING. Press the Manual/Pressure Cook mode and set it for 5 minutes at High/More.
  • Once the timer goes off, do the QPR (quick pressure release). Open the Pot carefully. Mash the figs with a potato masher or with the back of a heavy spatula.
  • Add walnuts, pistachio, ghee & cardamom powder. Stir together with mashed figs.
  • Now select SAUTE mode and set the timer for 10 minutes. Stir and Cook the halwa till it thickens to a thick pudding consistency.
  • Press the cancel button. Your Fig Walnut Halwa is ready in Instant Pot.
  • Serve the Halwa in dessert bowls and serve it warm. You may further decorate the halwa with edible silver leaf.