Qubani ka meetha

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Qubani ka Meetha or Khubani ka meetha is a dessert made from dry apricots called as qubanis. Qubani is an Urdu word for an apricot, dried apricots from Afghanistan are especially prized for their flavor. Qubani ka Meetha is a very popular Hyderabadi dessert. It is a common feature at Hyderabadi weddings.

[edit] Ingredients

Apricots, sugar and garnished with cream or sometimes ice cream.

[edit] Preparation

Apricots are boiled with syrup until they assume the consistency of a thick soup or compote. The dessert is topped with blanched almonds or apricot kernels, and is traditionally garnished with malai (extra thick cream, ideally from buffalo milk), but nowadays also custard or ice cream.