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Qubani Ka Meetha or Stewed Apricot dessert

Qubani Ka Meetha or Stewed Apricot dessert or Dried Apricot Compote is a popular dessert from Hyderabad (a metropolis in the South of India).
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Hyderabadi, Indian
Keyword: Gluten-free, hyderabadi, indian, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 31kcal
Author: Aakruti Mahendra

Ingredients

  • 30 nos dried Apricots deseeded
  • sugar/ powdered sugar as required (optional)
  • 8-10 nos Almonds or as required, chopped
  • 2 nos cardamon pods powdered (optional)
  • a pinch saffron (optional)
  • water as required

Instructions

  • I have use deseeded apricots in this recipe but this recipe is good for regular apricots with kernels as well.
  • Rinse and soak the apricots overnight in sufficient water. All apricots should be well immersed in water.
  • Once they become rehydrated and plump, remove the apricots and keep the water aside.
  • If you are working with seeded apricots: deseed them and keep the kernels aside.
  • Break the kernels and keep the almonds that you get from within aside and throw away the hard kernels.
  • In a medium sized pan, transfer the plump apricots and a cup of strained apricot water.
  • On a low flame cook them while stirring occasionally. You can break the apricots with the cooking spatula/ spoon. If the mixture looks dry, add additional strained water. Cook for 25-30 minutes.
  • Now add powdered sugar/ sugar (as required) and mix. Cook for another 5-7 minutes while stirring occasionally.
  • Next add chopped almonds, cardamon powder and saffron strands and stir well.
  • Qubani ka meetha is ready! Serve it hot or cold with cream, custard or vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Deseeded apricots are easily and widely available across groceries stores. It's an easy swap for the ones with kernels.
  2. Since dried apricots are naturally sweet, one can avoid adding sugar if they want to create a sugar-free dessert.
  3. The almonds from the apricot kernels can be roughly chopped and used in the end.
  4. Along with almonds, pistachios can also be chopped and added to it.
  5. Traditionally, this dessert is served with heavy cream. With time, Vanilla ice cream has replaced cream. Both sides are equally good.
The nutritional value is for 1 serving. Please keep in mind that the nutrition value is a rough estimate and can vary based on the product used.

Nutrition

Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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