Apricots belong to the family of peaches. It is a low calorie fruit rich in Vitamin A and carotene, which is good for the eye and skin. It is rich in dietary fiber and has low calorie. Fresh apricots contain more Vitamin C than the dried ones. Contains anti-oxidants that destroy free radicals, which causes cancer. Phytochemicals in apricots help to prevent heart problems. It also redujces LDL, which is known as the 'bad cholesterol'.
Khubani ka Meetha is an apricot based Hyderabadi sweet, with very very few ingredients. This is a vegan dish without the toppings.
Preparation:
1.Wash the dried apricots very well and soak in water overnight. Next day remove the apricots from water. Do not throw away the water. We are going to cook the apricots in this water.
2. Deseed the apricots. If you crack open the apricot seeds, you will find almond shaped nuts. Keep them aside. Chop the fleshy part.
3. Place a large kadai on the stove. Pour 400 ml water and add the chopped apricots. Stir occasionally Cook till the mixture turns pulpy.You can use a spoon to blend in the apricots. When it turns into a thick liquid, add sugar. (If you want the dish to be sweeter you can add more sugar. If you want it less sweet you can add less sugar. Choice is yours.) Cook for 5 minutes.Add the seeds of apricot or almonds, cardamom powder, stir and remove from the stove.
Serve hot or warm or cold.
Or
Serve garnished with whipped cream or Vanilla ice cream.This is optional.
PC GoogleIngredients:
1. Dried Apricots -250 grams
2. Sugar 150 grams
3. Water - 400 ml of the water used for soaking apricots
4. Apricot seeds or Almonds blanched and roasted -a handful
5. Cardamom powder- a pinch
For topping: (Optional)
Whipped Cream/ Rabdi/ Vanilla ice-cream.(You can use any of these as a topping or you can eat it as such.)
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