Qubani Ka Meetha

History

Qubani Ka Meetha is an Indian dessert made from dried apricots (Jardaaloo in Hindi).  It is originating from Hyderabad India.  It is a common feature at Hyderabadi Weddings.

Qubani is apricot in Urdu.  It is believed that apricots were introduced to the subcontinent by Central Asia. 

Qubani Ka Meetha

Ingredients

• 300 gms Dried apricots (Qubani)
• 150 gms Sugar
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1/4 Cup almonds (blanched & roasted)
• Fresh cream or ice cream (as required)
• Water (as needed)

Method

• Wash the apricots and soak them in water for 4-5 hours.
• Deseed and chop well.
• Pour two cups of water in a pot and add chopped apricots, sugar and lemon juice.
• Cover the pot and cook at low heat until apricots turn soft & pulpy and sugar gets dissolved.
• Now take off heat and transfer the mixture into a serving dish.
• Garnish with almonds and serve hot or cold with cream or ice cream.