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.
I had a recipe in my handwritten cookbook(written and given by my mom 🙂).
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.
You can cook Shahi Tukda using 7 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.
Ingredients of Shahi Tukda
- You need 2 of Bread slices.
- It's 1/2 litre of Milk.
- Prepare 1/2 cup of Sugar.
- Prepare 1/4 spoon of Cardamom powder.
- You need 2 spoons of Ghee/butter.
- It's 2-3 strands of Saffron.
- It's of Badam & pista for garnishing.
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
- Boil milk in a flat pan until the milk is reduced to about 1/4th of it's original quantity..
- Do not forget to stir continuously, once the milk is reduced, add cardamom powder, saffron and mix well. Allow it to boil till milk turns light yellowish..
- Remove from heat and set aside. Once it comes to room temperature refrigerate for some time. Now take the bread slices and slice it as two triangles..
- Heat ghee/butter in a pan and shallow fry the bread till they are crisp and golden brown on each side..
- Arrange it on the serving dish. Pour the rabri over the bread slices and garnish with the chopped nuts..
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.
