Qubani ka Meetha
Qubani ka Meetha is a traditional dessert from the city of Hyderabad . The dessert is made with dried apricots and served with fresh cream .
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Cook Time 10 minutes minutes Total Time 8 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
- 250 gms dried apricots
- 1/8 cup sugar
For serving
- Fresh cream / ice cream / custard
Soak the apricots in 11/2 cups water overnight.
Remove the seeds and crack them open.
Blanch the almonds from seeds and keep them aside for garnish .
Boil the apricots in the same water in which they have been soaked.
Add sugar and boil for about 10 minutes.
Let cool.
Keep aside half of the apricots and purée the other half .
Mix the two .
Serve hot or cold garnished with almond kernels and cream.
The dessert can also be served with ice cream or custard .