Qubani ka meetha
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Qubani ka meetha is an India
n dessert
made from dried apricot
s originating from Hyderabad, India
. It is a common feature at Hyderabadi weddings.
for apricot; it is believed that apricots were introduced to the subcontinent by Central Asians.
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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
.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n dessert
Dessert
In cultures around the world, dessert is a course that typically comes at the end of a meal, usually consisting of sweet food. The word comes from the French language as dessert and this from Old French desservir, "to clear the table" and "to serve." Common Western desserts include cakes, biscuits,...
made from dried apricot
Apricot
The apricot, Prunus armeniaca, is a species of Prunus, classified with the plum in the subgenus Prunus. The native range is somewhat uncertain due to its extensive prehistoric cultivation.- Description :...
s originating from Hyderabad, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is a common feature at Hyderabadi weddings.
History
Qubani is UrduUrdu
Urdu is a register of the Hindustani language that is identified with Muslims in South Asia. It belongs to the Indo-European family. Urdu is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan. It is also widely spoken in some regions of India, where it is one of the 22 scheduled languages and an...
for apricot; it is believed that apricots were introduced to the subcontinent by Central Asians.
Ingredients
Dried apricots from Afghanistan are especially prized for their flavor. Qubani ka Meetha is a very popular dessert of Hyderabadi cuisineHyderabadi cuisine
Hyderabadi cuisine is a princely legacy of the Nizams of Hyderabad, India. The city was founded by the Sultan's of Golconda, who has developed its own cuisine over the centuries...
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Preparation of the dish involves boiling apricots with syrup until they assume the consistency of a thick soup or compote
Compote
Compote is a dessert originating from 17th century France made of whole or pieces of fruit in sugar syrup. Whole fruits are immersed in water and with sugar and spices added to the dish, over gentle heat. The syrup may be seasoned with vanilla, lemon or orange peel, cinnamon sticks or powder,...
. The dessert is topped with blanched almonds or apricot kernels, and is traditionally garnished with malai
Malai
Malai is a South Asian term for clotted cream or Devonshire cream. It is made by heating non-homogenized whole milk to about 80°C for about one hour and then allowing to cool. A thick yellowish layer of fat and coagulated proteins forms on the surface, which is skimmed off. The process is usually...
(extra thick cream, ideally from buffalo milk), but also with custard or ice cream
Ice cream
Ice cream is a frozen dessert usually made from dairy products, such as milk and cream, and often combined with fruits or other ingredients and flavours. Most varieties contain sugar, although some are made with other sweeteners...
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