התמונה להמחשה בלבדMuraba-E-Kadu (Pumpkin Jam)
Cooking With KidsA gentle simmer develops flavour gradually and keeps the texture controlled rather than breaking the ingredients apart. A traditional Afghan delicacy that marries the deep sweetness of pumpkin with the citrusy brightness of oranges.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Instructions
- 1Remove the skin of the pumpkin. Also remove the inner seeds.
- 2Cut the flesh into 2cm cubes.
- 3Take the zest off the oranges, with as little pith as possible, and cut into matchstick-sized strips.
- 4Extract the juice from the oranges. Take the seeds out of the cardamom pods and reserve.
- 5Put the pumpkin, orange juice, orange strips, sugar and whole cardamom pod seeds into a large pan, mix well and leave to marinate for about 10 hours or overnight. Stir occasionally.
- 6Bring 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.
- 7Leave to cool then place in clean, dry jars. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 kg Pumpkin
- 1 kg Orange
- 750g Sugar
- 60g Cardamom
Nutrition
- Calories
- 726
- Protein
- 0g
- Carbs
- 187.5g
Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Age 9+
Confident cook
- Read the steps
- Portion and shape
Adults only
Grown-up task
- Use heat
- Handle sharp tools
Adult supervision required. Match activities to the child's age and abilities.
Skills Kids Practice
- Following instructions
- Fine motor skills
- Counting
- Teamwork
A good moment to remind kids not to share spoons, to wash hands, and to check ingredients with an adult.
Chef tips
For a personal touch, add a cinnamon stick or cardamom pods to the syrup. Children will love helping decorate the jars, and the jam is wonderful with fresh challah or as a tasty side for meat dishes.
Culinary reasoning
A gentle simmer develops flavour gradually and keeps the texture controlled rather than breaking the ingredients apart. A traditional Afghan delicacy that marries the deep sweetness of pumpkin with the citrusy brightness of oranges.
