Qubani Ka Meetha

Ingredients

Dried apricots

1 cup

Water

3 cups (2 for soaking, 1 for syrup)

Granulated sugar

1/2 cup

Cardamom powder

1/2 teaspoon

Almonds

1/4 cup, slivered or chopped

Whipped cream

1 cup, for serving

Instructions

1. Soak the dried apricots in 2 cups of water overnight to soften them.
2. The next day, drain the apricots, reserving the soaking water. Place the apricots in a saucepan with the reserved soaking water and cook over medium heat until they become soft, approximately 15-20 minutes.
3. Once softened, remove the apricots from the heat. Allow them to cool slightly, then carefully remove the seeds and extract the almond-like nuts from the center. Set the nuts aside.
4. In a separate pan, combine the sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil to create a simple syrup, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
5. Add the cooked apricots and cardamom powder into the syrup, stirring gently to coat. Simmer on low heat for an additional 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the syrup to thicken slightly.
6. To serve, spoon the warm apricot mixture into bowls. Garnish generously with slivered almonds and top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream.