Carrot Sambal

Carrot Sambal

1 lb carrots, grated
1 Tbs dried chile flakes
1 tsp cardamom seeds
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbs minced ginger
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cider vinegar

Grind cardamom and chile,  then place all ingredients except vinegar into pot and cook for 30 minutes.  Add vinegar and cook for a further 30 minutes until thick.  Chill for one hour before serving.