Khubani is an Urdu term for Apricots. It is a very popular dish of Hyderabad , served during weddings. It is easily available now in many authentic Hyderabadi cuisine restaurants all over India.
Meetha is an Urdu term for desserts/sweets. Khubani ka meetha is dried apricot sweet. Initially the look of the meetha may convey a difficulty in its preparation but it is easy to prepare.
This pretty and yummy dessert can be served topped with custard or ice cream or Milkmaid along with small badam/almond kernels of Khubani.
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Ingredients :
. 500 gms of Khubani / Apricots.
. 200 gms or 13 – 14 tablespoons of Sugar.
. 4 – 5 medium pieces of Pistachios.
. Milkmaid.
. Ice cream , any flavor (optional).
Step by Step Instructions.
1. Soak Khubani/Apricot in enough water overnight or for 6 hours.
2. Later remove seeds/kernels, and keep aside the water in which the Khubani was soaked .
3. In a Kadhai / Wok ,add soaked Khubani and also the water in which Khubani was soaked, and cook on a medium flame.
4. Keep stirring and cooking until it becomes soft and mushy.
5. Add sugar and cook till you get thick consistency, taste and you can add more sugar according to your taste.
6. Wash and wipe the kernels dry with a cloth and break them, you will get small badam seeds which can be used for garnishing.
7.Serve it topped with Milkmaid and sliced pistachios. Ice cream can also be used as a topping
Khubani ka Meetha
Equipment
- Kadhai / Wok
Ingredients
- 500 gms Khubani/Apricot
- 200 gms Sugar
- 4-5 pieces Pistachios
- Milkmaid
- Ice-cream
Instructions
- Soak Khubani/Apricot in enough water overnight or for 6 hours.
- Later remove seeds/kernels, and keep aside the water in which the Khubani was soaked.
- In a Kadhai / Wok add soaked Khubani and also the water in which Khubani was soaked, and cook on a medium flame.
- Keep stirring and cooking until it becomes soft and mushy.
- Add sugar and cook till you get thick consistency, taste and you can add more sugar according to your taste.
- Meetha is ready.
- Wash and wipe the kernels dry with a cloth and break them, you will get small badam seeds which can be used for garnishing.
- Serve it topped with Milkmaid and sliced pistachios. Ice cream can also be used as a topping.