Muraba-E-Kadu (Pumpkin Jam)
A fragrant pumpkin and orange preserve gently cooked with cardamom until thick and syrupy.
- 11 hr 45 min
- 380 kcal
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Mellowpan tip: Makes 10 servings, plenty to share.

Ingredients
For 10 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Remove the pumpkin skin and inner seeds.
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Step 2:
Cut the pumpkin flesh into 2 cm cubes.
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Step 3:
Remove the orange zest with as little pith as possible.
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Step 4:
Cut the orange zest into matchstick-sized strips.
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Step 5:
Extract the juice from the oranges.
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Step 6:
Remove the seeds from the cardamom pods and reserve them.
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Step 7:
Place the pumpkin, orange juice, orange zest strips, sugar, and cardamom seeds in a large pan.
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Step 8:
Mix well and leave to marinate for about 10 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.
10 h -
Step 9:
Bring the mixture to a boil.
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Step 10:
Reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid has thickened and become syrupy, about 1 hour or a little longer.
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Step 11:
Leave the jam to cool.
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Step 12:
Transfer to clean, dry jars and enjoy.








