Gajar Ka Murraba (Carrot Preserve)

Ingredients:

900gms Carrots
4cups sugar
21/2 cup water
1 Lemon juice
1/2tsp. cardamom seeds (coarsely ground)

Preparation:

Peel the carrots and siscard the woody part. Cut the flesh into large pieces and prick all over with a fork.
Put the pieces in a saucepan with enough water to cover and bring to boil.
As soon as water starts boiling, remove from heat and drain off the water.
Prepare the one string syrup by dissolving the sugar in the water.
Boil gently and add carrots to the syrup and stir in the lemon juice.
Continue cooking over a low heat until the carrots are tender and the syrup is thick.
Allow to cool then stir in the cardamom before serving.