Add <quantity>1<unit>kg</unit></quantity> of white sugar to pot on medium heat

Cook and stir continuously until the sugar dissolves and turns golden. Be careful not to burn it

In a glass with cold water, drop a bit of caramel. If it hardens, the caramel is ready. Transfer immediately to another container out of heat

Add <quantity>3<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of crushed cloves

Add <quantity>3</quantity> cinnamon sticks

Crush <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of green cardamom pods

Add crushed green cardamom pods

Grate <quantity>4</quantity> tonka beans

Add <quantity>1<unit>kg</unit></quantity> of peeled and diced pumpkin. Mix, cook on medium heat and cover

Stir often and cook until pumpkin is fork tender. The caramel poached pumpkin is ready

Enjoy!