Khubani ka Meetha
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.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Hyderabadi, Indian
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Afsar Azeez
- 500 gms Khubani/Apricot
- 200 gms Sugar
- 4-5 pieces Pistachios
- Milkmaid
- Ice-cream
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.