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khubani ka meetha recipe
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Khubani Ka Meetha (Hyderabad Special)

Khubani ka meetha is a popular dessert from Hyderabad with dried apricots. You can make this super delicious, rich and tasty dessert in 15 mins with just three ingredients. No ghee or milk vegan, gluten free dessert. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled on its pwn. Here is how to make easy khubani ka meetha.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Soaking Time4 hrs
Total Time4 hrs 20 mins
Course: Dessert/sweet
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 3
Calories: 165kcal
Author: Harini

Ingredients

  • 25 dried apricots
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1/2 cup sugar add more or less as per taste
  • 2 tablespoons almonds flakes

Instructions

  • rinse and soak 25-30 dried apricots in water for 4-8 hours. If soaking for 4 hours you can use warm water.
  • Once the apricots are soft, drain the water well.
  • Add the soft apricots to a heavy pan and also add 1.5 cups water. Using a potato masher mash the apricots here and there.
  • Simmer and cook for 20-222 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
  • Now again mash the apricots well.
  • Now again mash the apricots well.
  • Add sugar and mix well. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Remove from flame and add flaked almonds.
  • Serve khubani ka meetha warm with ice cream or chilled on its own.

Notes

  • You can add few pinches of cardamom powder for flavor
  • The recipe can be doubled or tripled

Nutrition

Serving: 3serving | Calories: 165kcal