Muraba-E-Kadu (Pumpkin Jam)

Method

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   1. Remove the skin of the pumpkin. Also remove the inner seeds.

2. 2

   2. Cut the flesh into 2cm cubes.

3. 3

   3. Take the zest off the oranges, with as little pith as possible, and cut into matchstick-sized strips.

4. 4

   4. Extract the juice from the oranges. Remove the seeds from the cardamom pods and reserve.

5. 5

   5. Place the pumpkin, orange juice, orange strips, sugar and whole cardamom pod seeds in a large pan, mix well and leave to marinate for about 10 hours or overnight. Stir occasionally.

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   6. Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid has thickened and become syrupy. This can take about an hour or a little bit longer.

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   Leave to cool then place in clean, dry jars. Enjoy!