Persian Carrot Jam

Persian Carrot Jam

Serves:

Ingredients

500

g

carrots

4

green cardamom pods (cracked)

0.5

tsp

fennel seeds

1

cinnamon stick

1

orange (s)

4

tbsp

sugar

2

cups of water

Recipe submitted by: Sebastian, FoodCycle London volunteer

Equipment needed: Saucepan and grater

Method

  1. Peel and grate the carrots.

  2. Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add oil. Sauté the grated carrots for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.

  3. Stir in the spices, sugar, orange zest and juice, and water.

  4. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for at least an hour, stirring occasionally. Add more water if needed.

  5. The mixture should become rich, jammy, and unctuous.

Top Tips:

  • Serve with rice pudding, cottage cheese or yoghurt.
  • A pinch of Saffron is an added treat if you can find some.

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1 tsp = 5 ml
1 tbsp = 3 tsp= 15 ml
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4 servings of rice = 1 standard full mug

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