Sweet Cardamomed Carrots

Description
This recipe is for 4 serves.

Ingredients

 * 1	lb	Carrots, peeled and finely grated
 * 1	cup	Sugar, plus
 * 2	tbl	Sugar
 * 2	cup	Low-fat milk
 * 1/4	tsp	Ground cardamom
 * 2	tsp	Grated Lemon Peel
 * 2	tbl	Butter
 * 2	tbl	Flour

GARNISH

 * Pine Nuts
 * Pistachios
 * Almonds
 * Raisins

Directions

 * 1) Steam the carrots with the sugar, milk, cardamom, and lemon peel for about 15 minutes, until the carrots are tender. Pour int a sieve, pressing firmly on the carrots to remove all the liquid. Reserve the liquid.
 * 2) Melt the butter in a saucepan and stir in the flour. Add the carrots, stirring to coat witht he flour mixture, and toss for 3 or 4 minutes.
 * 3) Pour the cooking liquid over the carrots, mix well and cook or about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour into individual serving dishes and garnish with nuts and raisins.
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