Easy Persian Carrot Jam (Moraba-ye Havij)

Name: Easy Persian Carrot Jam (Moraba-ye Havij)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 800 g carrots (coarsely grated); 8 cardamom pods (lightly crushed to open the pods a little); 500 ml water; 500 g golden caster sugar; 2 limes (organic or at least unwaxed); 1 lemon (organic or at least unwaxed); pinch saffron threads ((optional)); 1 tbsp rose water (or 2 tbsp rose syrup or 4-6 drops rose extract)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

An easy to make jam with no setting point required. The flavours of cardamom and rose shine through and transform this rather mundane vegetable into something decidedly exotic. Spread on toast or use to accompany salty cheese.

Updated at: Sat, 11 Jan 2025 07:06:42 GMT