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Qubani Ka Meetha / Sweetened Apricot Recipe
by Swapna

Qubani Ka Meetha / Sweetened Apricot

Qubani ka Meetha is a very popular dessert in Hyderabadi cuisine. It is a common feature at Hyderabadi weddings.

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Prep time: India South indian
Cook time: Servings: 4

Goes Well With: Vanilla Ice Cream, whipped cream

Ingredients

  • Qubani (Dried Apricots)-250gm
  • Sugar-150gm or to taste
  • Warm water
  • Blanched almonds (Badam) to garnish (optional only if using pitted Apricots)
  • Whipped cream/ Vanilla Ice Cream / Custard for serving

Directions

  1. Wash and soak apricots in hot water for 20 minutes.
  2. Deseed the apricots and crack open the kernels using a nut cracker and soak the nuts in a cup of water to loosen their skin. (If using pitted apricots, completely omit this process and proceed to next step).
  3. Pressure cook the apricot with the soaking liquid to make them soft and tender.
  4. Once the apricots are cool blend to a smooth puree and strain.
  5. Add sugar to the pureed apricots and cook stirring continuously till you get a thick paste (jam consistency).
  6. Garnish with the peeled apricot nuts or blanched almonds.
  7. Served chilled with whipped cream or custard or with a dollop of vanilla ice cream.
  8. Enjoy