Muraba-E-Kadu (Pumpkin Jam)
Muraba-E-Kadu
Muraba-E-Kadu (Pumpkin Jam) from Afghanistan. Times were inferred from the source steps.
Imported from TheMealDB. Times and card copy were filled in for this listing, not kitchen-tested. Native name preserved: Muraba-E-Kadu.
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- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 1 hr
- Total
- 11 hr 20 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Muraba-E-Kadu (Pumpkin Jam) is listed as miscellaneous from Afghanistan. The steps below are the imported TheMealDB method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
Ingredients
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Steps
Step 1
Remove the skin of the pumpkin. Also remove the inner seeds.
Step 2
Cut the flesh into 2cm cubes.
Step 3
Take the zest off the oranges, with as little pith as possible, and cut into matchstick-sized strips.
Step 4
Extract the juice from the oranges. Remove the seeds from the cardamom pods and reserve.
Step 5
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. Stir occasionally.
600 minStep 6
Bring 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. Leave to cool then place in clean, dry jars. Enjoy!
60 min
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Substitutions
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Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
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Inspired by
Provenance: Imported. Initial recipe data sourced from TheMealDB and adapted/reviewed by I Want Some Food. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
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How long does Muraba-E-Kadu (Pumpkin Jam) take?
11 hr 20 min all in — 20 min prep, 1 hr cook, 10 hr rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much sugar?
750 g of Sugar.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I prepare this ahead?
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. Stir occasionally.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.