Muraba-E-Kadu (Pumpkin Jam)

• Pumpkin2¼ lb
• Orange2¼ lb
• Sugar1¾ lb
• Cardamom2 oz

Instructions

1. 1

   Remove the skin of the pumpkin.

2. 2

   Also remove the inner seeds.

3. 3

   Cut the flesh into 2cm cubes.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Extract the juice from the oranges.

6. 6

   Remove the seeds from the cardamom pods and reserve.

7. 7

   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.

8. 8

   Stir occasionally.

9. 9

   Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid has thickened and become syrupy.

10. 10

    This can take about an hour or a little bit longer.

11. 11

    Leave to cool then place in clean, dry jars.

12. 12

    Enjoy!