Qubani ka meetha
Qubani ka meetha is an Indian sweet made from dried apricots originating from Hyderabad, India. It is a common feature at Hyderabadi weddings.
Equipment
- Kadhai/wok
- Spoons and Ladles
Ingredients
- For the Qubani ka Meetha:
- 500 grams dried apricots
- 3 cups water for soaking
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- apricot seeds
- ice cream
Instructions
- Soak the apricots in water overnight.
- In the morning strain and reserve the water.
- Deseed the apricots.
- In a kadhai/wok or saucepan add the reserved water and deseed apricots and cook on low flame. Add more water if needed.
- As the apricots cook break the kernel of the apricot and collect the seeds. Discard the kernels.
- As the apricots cook stir occasionally and mash the apricots with your spoon.
- Add the sugar once the apricots are mushy about 20 to 25 minutes approx. Stir to dissolve and cook till the khubani ka meetha thickens.
- Switch off the gas and add the lemon juice.
- Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Serve garnished as per taste with ice cream, custard, cream, and the apricot seeds.
Notes
The apricot seeds can be blanch. Soak the seeds in warm water and peel them.
You can enjoy the Meetha without any toppings too.
Add some saffron in the boiling water to enhance the flavours and colours.
Soak the apricots in the plenty of water. I reduced the water as I was making a smaller quantity. I added more water later.
You can enjoy the Meetha without any toppings too.
Add some saffron in the boiling water to enhance the flavours and colours.
Soak the apricots in the plenty of water. I reduced the water as I was making a smaller quantity. I added more water later.