A fantastic alternative way to use up carrots and milk. Sweet, spicy and easy to make.
- 250 g grated carrot (approx 4 large)
- 250 ml milk (I used unsweetened oat)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener/more sugar)
- 1.5-2 teaspoons sugar (double if you prefer a sweeter dessert)
- 3 pods cardamom (or 1/4-1 teaspoon sweet spice)
- *optional pistachios/pecan for decoration
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Put the grated carrots in a saucepan and cover with the milk. Bring to just below boiling, then turn the heat down, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Stir in the maple syrup and the sugar, and leave to cook through for a further 5 minutes.
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Gently squeeze the cardamom pods until they're just open, then add to the pan (if using another spice, sprinkle over the pan and stir in).
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Check the consistency of the carrot. It should be breaking up and looking a bit like mash by this stage. Keep the lid off and stir to check the liquid content.
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Watch and stir until almost all of the liquid has gone. You are aiming for an almost dry pan. Spoon onto a plate or bowl. Remove the cardamom pods.
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Grate or sprinkle with nuts just before serving.
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Enjoy!