Qubani/Khubani ka meetha(Stewed Apricot dessert)

Qubani ka meetha is an authentic Hyderabadi dessert. Qubani means apricot in Urdu. Qubani ka meetha has a special place in wedding menus and festivals in Hyderabad. Its an easy to make hassle-free dish. Dried apricots are a rich source of vitamin A and iron too.
Apricots are soaked overnight,in sufficient water to cover the whole apricot. Next day in the morning,they are cut and split in half.
The seed(kernel) is removed. This kernel has a small almond-like nut inside,it is used to garnish the dish.
The beauty of this dessert is that uses up everything,the water in which apricots are soaked,apricots and the little nut inside the kernel too!
Qubani/Khubani ka meetha(Stewed Apricot dessert)
Qubani ka meetha is an authentic Hyderabadi dessert. Qubani means apricot in Urdu. Qubani ka meetha has a special place in wedding menus and festivals in Hyderabad. Its an easy to make hassle-free dish. Dried apricots are a rich source of vitamin A and iron too.
Apricots are soaked overnight,in sufficient water to cover the whole apricot. Next day in the morning,they are cut and split in half.
The seed(kernel) is removed. This kernel has a small almond-like nut inside,it is used to garnish the dish.
The beauty of this dessert is that uses up everything,the water in which apricots are soaked,apricots and the little nut inside the kernel too!
Steps
- 1
Soak the apricots in water,cover and keep them overnight.
- 2
Next day in the morning,drain out the water and keep it aside.
- 3
Split the apricot in half,then remove its seed(kernel). Cut the apricot in smaller pieces.
- 4
With a nutcracker,cut open the kernel and remove the nut out of it.
- 5
In a non-stick pan,add water and let it boil.
- 6
Add sugar and stir till it dissolves.
- 7
Now add apricots,cover the pan and let it cook for 10 minutes.
- 8
Switch off the flame,grind to a coarse paste after it cools down.
- 9
Garnish with fresh cream and nuts and its ready to be devoured!
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