Qubani Ka Meetha (Stewed Apricot Dessert) Recipe

In a deep bowl wash and add dried Apricots cover with water and soak overnight.Once the apricots is moist and swollen, remove apricots with a slotted spoon and then drain the apricots from the soaking liquid water aside.(The soaking syrup is used for preparing the meetha)Then de-seed and keep aside. Do not throw away the Apricot seed/pit crack the seed remove the (Apricot Kernels) for garnishingIn a non-stick saucepan at a medium heat, Add soaking liquid and plump apricots. Allow to boil for 10- 15 minutes .Add sugar and stir until it has completely dissolves. At a low heat add few drops of lemon juice to prevent caramelisation , crush cardamom and saffron, Stir often to prevent burning,if required,sprinkle little water or milk to prevent from burning.Meanwhile crack the seed with a nutcracker to extract the nuts and blanch nuts in boiling water for 1 minute and remove the skin and keep aside.Then mash apricots with spoon occasionally, Do not cook on a high heat, stir occasionally until apricots are soft and pulpy and mushy if needed add water or milk. Remove from the heat when it reaches the desired thick consistency or into thick Compote. Allow Qubani to cool. Garnish with apricot kernels, Almonds and Pistachios and with Malai or Wiped Cream or custard Serve with warm or cool and Enjoy it :)