Shahi tukda. Shahi tukda is much similar to the hyderabadi double ka meeta. Traditionally shahi tukda is made by deep frying bread pieces in ghee until golden and crisp. Then they are dipped in sugar syrup.
Shahi Tukda is a simple yet delicious recipe, which makes for a delightful treat for sweet lovers.
Here's a simple recipe to make this traditional Shahi Tukda recipe at home.
I had a recipe in my handwritten cookbook(written and given by my mom 🙂).
You can cook Shahi tukda using 8 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Shahi tukda
- You need 8 of Bread slices.
- It's 1/2 cup of Sugar.
- You need 1/2 cup of Water.
- It's 1/2 tsp of Cardamom powder.
- You need 1 cup of Rabri/milkmaid.
- You need 2 tbsp of Raisins.
- You need 2 tbsp of Crushed almonds.
- Prepare as needed of Oil for frying.
Shahi tukda is one of the most popular Indian desserts. True to its name it is a 'shahi' delight! Pieces of bread are dipped in delicious saffron flavoured sugar syrup and topped with rich and creamy rabdi. Shahi Tukda recipe is a rich dessert dish from heaven of India Kashmir.
Shahi tukda instructions
- Cut the bread into roundles.
- Heat enough oil in a pan and deep fry the bread pieces until golden brown and crispy..
- Heat sugar and water in a pan,keep it medium flame for 8 - 10 mins..
- When it gets one string consistency means syrup is ready add cardamom powder..
- Soak the fried bread in the sugar syrup and place on the plate..
- Pour the rabri/milkmaid over the bread..
- Garnish with raisins and crushed almonds.
It is a royal dessert as its name "Shahi For shahi tukda recipe you can use multigrain bread or brown bread or milk bread, though. First boil the milk in a heavy bottomed pan. Shahi tukda recipe is very popular in Pakistani cuisine often served in ceremonies as a sweet dish. Double ka metha or shahi tukda is also served in Ramadan and Eid days. One bite of Shahi Tukda and you will be amazed at how a simple loaf of bread can be turned into such an exquisite dessert.
