Qubani-ka-Meetha

Khubani ka meetha

Place of origin	India
Region or state	Hyderabad
Main ingredients	Apricots, blanched almonds, kewra/gulab jal, cream

Qubani ka Meetha

Qubani ka meetha is a Hyderabadi sweet made from dried apricots and cream or custard. It is a common feature at Hyderabadi weddings.

History

Khubani or khobani (خوبانی) is Urdu for apricot; it is believed that apricots were introduced to the Indian subcontinent by Central Asians.

Ingredients

Dried apricots from Afghanistan are especially prized for their flavour. Khubani ka meetha is a very popular dessert of Hyderabadi cuisine.

Preparation of the dish involves boiling apricots 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 also with custard or ice cream. The dessert is normally served hot with malai.

See also

• Double ka meetha

External links

• The history of Khubani ka meetha
• Recipe for Khubani ka Meetha