Qubani ka Meetha: A true Hyderabad delicacy crafted from dried apricots, sugar, and cream. A dessert that's elegantly sweet and delectable!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Soaking Time6 hourshrs
Total Time6 hourshrs35 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Hyderabadi, Indian
Servings: 4shots
Author: Famidha Ashraf
INGREDIENTS
½cupdried apricotspitted
2tablespoonssugar
a pinch of saffron strands
whipped creamoptional
sliced almonds
1cupwater
INSTRUCTIONS
Begin by washing and soaking the dried apricots in enough water for 6 to 8 hours or overnight. Make sure they're plump and ready to use.
Add the pitted plump apricots along with the soaked water and sugar into a saucepot. Bring it to a gentle boil and use a wooden spoon to mash them to soften up faster. Keep an eye on it, takes around 20-30 mins.
Add the crushed saffron strands and continue to stir for 3 to 5 minutes. Switch off and remove from hob
Serve hot or warm topped with sliced almonds. You may also cool it completely and chill and serve with whipped cream.
Notes
In some places dried apricots come with the seed intact. So make sure to remove the seed after the soaking time.