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A luscious Hyderabadi dessert made from dried apricots, slow-cooked to a jam-like consistency. It's often served with fresh cream or vanilla ice cream, balancing sweet and tangy flavors perfectly. A royal treat for special occasions.
Soak the Apricots
Deseed and Extract Kernels
Cook the Apricots
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A luscious Hyderabadi dessert made from dried apricots, slow-cooked to a jam-like consistency. It's often served with fresh cream or vanilla ice cream, balancing sweet and tangy flavors perfectly. A royal treat for special occasions.
This hyderabadi recipe takes 60 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 343.98 calories per serving with 5.98g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dessert.
Mash and Sweeten
Final Simmer and Finish
Serve
For a more refined, jam-like consistency, blend the cooked apricots with an immersion blender before adding sugar and other flavorings.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of rose water or a few drops of kewra essence at the very end of cooking for a beautiful floral aroma.
Besides almonds, you can garnish with chopped pistachios, a pinch of saffron strands, or edible silver leaf (vark) for a more festive presentation.
Dried apricots are an excellent source of dietary fiber, which is essential for digestive health. Fiber helps regulate bowel movements, prevents constipation, and promotes a healthy gut microbiome.
Apricots are packed with antioxidants, including beta-carotene and other carotenoids. These compounds help protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals, which can contribute to aging and chronic diseases.
The presence of Vitamin A and beta-carotene in apricots is beneficial for maintaining good vision. These nutrients help protect the eyes from age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.
Dried apricots contain a significant amount of potassium, a mineral that plays a vital role in maintaining fluid balance, nerve signals, and muscle contractions. A potassium-rich diet can also help manage blood pressure.
The best apricots are soft, plump, and naturally sweet varieties like Turkish or Hunza apricots. They rehydrate well and provide a superior flavor and texture to the dessert.
It has some health benefits due to the apricots, which are rich in fiber and antioxidants. However, it is also high in sugar, making it a dessert to be enjoyed in moderation, especially for those monitoring their sugar intake.
A typical 0.5 cup serving of Khubani ka Meetha contains approximately 270-300 calories, primarily from the apricots and sugar. This does not include toppings like cream or ice cream.
Yes, you can reduce the sugar or substitute it with natural sweeteners like date paste or a sugar-free alternative. However, sugar contributes to the glossy texture and acts as a preservative, so the final result may differ slightly.
You can store leftover Khubani ka Meetha in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. It can also be frozen for up to two months.
A slight bitterness can sometimes come from the apricot kernels. While they are traditionally used for their unique flavor, you can blanch them in hot water for a minute and peel their skin to reduce bitterness. Alternatively, you can substitute them with blanched almonds.