Turkish Carrot Delight

(Cezerye)

2 cup carrot, peeled, finely grated
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup walnuts, hazelnut or pistachio, coarsely chopped
1 tsp lemon juice

1 cup coconut, sweetened, shredded

Place the carrot, sugar and water in a medium sized pot. Cook until the carrot is mashed and all the water evaporates at low heat. Stir occasionally. Before turn the heat off, add the lemon juice and stir. Then add the nuts, stir.

Pour into the rinsed or oiled small shallow dish. Spread it equally, let it cool down. Cut in rectangle shape with knife. Cover it with the coconut, place in a container with the lid. Keep it in the refrigerator at least 2 hours. Arrange in a serving dish and serve.

Cezerye, is highly nutritious. Its main ingredient is carrot, it contains some minerals and vitamins like A1, B1, B2 and E. Cezerye also contains dry nuts:)