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Carrot and Walnut Slices/ Turkish Cezeriye



Carrot and Walnut Slices/ Turkish Cezeriye

This is a traditional dessert popular in Turkey and Afghanistan. The name of the dish derives from the Arabic word,cezer,meaning carrots.In southern Turkey, cezeriye refers to all desserts prepared with carrots.This dish actually has a candy/ jelly like consistency. If you like a more jelly like texture process the carrots and walnuts using a food processor into the consistency you like. It is wonderful dessert with the taste of carrots, walnuts ( you can use nuts of your choice) and coconut. Serve it with a little whipped cream and it is a perfect dessert for any occasion.

Recipe source: The Turkish Cookbook, Nur Ilkin and Sheilah Kaufman, Interlink Books, Massachusetts.

Ingredients
Coarsely grated carrots- 2 1/2 cup
Sugar-3/4-1 cup
Water- 3/4 cup+ 2 tbs
Cornstarch- 1tbs
Coarsely chopped walnuts or hazelnuts- 3/4 cup
Lemon juice- 1/2 lemon
Clove powder- a pinch (optional)
Coconut- 1/4 cup
(sweetened or unsweetened)


In a heavy bottom pan,combine sugar,carrots and 3/4 cup of water. Cook in medium low heat for about 45- 50 minutes or till all the water is absorbed and the carrot is soft and cooked. When the liquid is almost absorbed mix cornstarch with two tbs of water and stir into the carrot mixture., Using a potato masher, mash the carrots well for three to four minutes. Stir in walnuts and continue to stir for three to four minutes till it all comes together into one mass and when pressed between finger it will be sticky. Sprinkle clove powder and lemon juice and switch off.
Grease a pan (pyrex dish) and sprinkle coconut. Spread the carrot mixture even out the top using a spatula. Sprinkle the top with coconut. Let it cool at room temperature for three to four hours. To serve slice into one inch squares.

Try this
Hope you will all enjoy.

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  1. TorviewtorontoNovember 20, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    looks wonderful delicious presentation

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  2. MélangeNovember 20, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Something new to me..but looks pretty and yummy.

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  3. UnknownNovember 20, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Very delicious dessert.

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  4. anjanaNovember 20, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    looks so delicious ..very nice recipe !

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  5. Nilu ANovember 20, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    Such an amazing and delightful treat.. Loved the flavors and your presentation! Do visit my blog.. http://kitchenserenity.blogspot.in/

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  6. Rafeeda ARNovember 20, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    this looks so close to our carrot halwas... yummy...

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  7. nandoos kitchenNovember 21, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    Carrot and walnut slice looks very delicious.

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  8. Sanoli GhoshNovember 21, 2013 at 2:25 AM

    No one can resist by seeing this super tempting burfis. Delicious!

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  9. UnknownNovember 21, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Love the dish, am also eyeing that designer plate partially ;) Nicely explained too, thanks for sharing

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  10. SwathiNovember 21, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Adipoli, carrot halawayude chettan annu alle. Love it I am going to pin this.

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  11. HemaNovember 21, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Wow, this looks so delicious, loaded on to my try out list..

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  12. UnknownNovember 21, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    that looks so rich and tempting....

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  13. SonaNovember 21, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    Looks delicious and yummy.

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  14. Sangeetha PriyaNovember 21, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    tempting slices makes me drool :-)

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  15. PrathibhaSreejithNovember 21, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Sounds Delish Suja, very neatly presented !!
    Did you use normal grated coconut or coconut powder??

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    1. Suja ManojNovember 25, 2013 at 2:00 PM

      Hi Prathiba,glad you like the recipe..I used sweetened fine shredded coconut(dry).

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  16. ResnaNovember 22, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    First time here really love your all recipes

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  17. UnknownNovember 22, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    Wowww... Looks so gorgeous and tempting.. beautifully decorated :)

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  18. Vidya ChandrahasNovember 23, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    Wow! very delicious slices Suja.

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  19. SuhainaNovember 25, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Ente ponnu Suja.. I am on a diet..afetr seeing this I am sure to break my diet... u r the culprit..
    love such sweets..this is too good dear.

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