Khubani Ka Meetha

Dried Afghani apricots (khubani) simmered slowly in sugar syrup until they dissolve into a jammy, amber-coloured compote — served warm with a spoonful of fresh cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. One of the Nizam's favourite desserts and a staple at Hyderabadi weddings. The apricots are always pitted and sometimes the kernels are cracked and added back as a garnish.