What Is Double Ka Meetha, An Underrated Dessert From Hyderabad Served On Eid? Recipe Inside

Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Double ka meetha

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Hyderabadi Dessert

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"Double ka meetha"

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Recipe: Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Eid celebrations

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