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Shahi Tukda

Shahi Tukda: Decadent Indian Bread Pudding to Savor

Experience the indulgent sweetness of Shahi Tukda, a rich Indian dessert featuring layers of fried bread soaked in syrup and served with creamy rabri.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 4 slices Bread Use white or milk bread for the best texture.
For the Frying
  • 2 tablespoons Ghee Vegetable oil can be used as an alternative.
For the Syrup
  • 1 cup Sugar Brown sugar can be used for a hint of caramel flavor.
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 pinch Saffron Yellow food coloring can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder Cinnamon powder can be used as an alternative.
For the Rabri
  • 2 cups Milk Whole milk is recommended for creaminess.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Powder Heavy cream is a delicious substitute.
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Dried Fruits & Nuts Mix of almonds, pistachios, and cashews.

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • serving plate

Method
 

Making Shahi Tukda
  1. Prepare Rabri: Boil whole milk over medium flame, stirring continuously for 8-10 minutes until thickened. Add milk powder for creaminess, allowing a layer of malai to form. Stir in sugar and cardamom powder, cooking for 5-6 more minutes, then mix in dried fruits and let cool for 30 minutes.
  2. Make Sugar Syrup: In another pan, combine water and sugar, cooking until the sugar melts completely. Stir in saffron and cardamom powder, cooking for 4-5 minutes until a one-string consistency is achieved.
  3. Fry Bread: Heat ghee in a frying pan, adding bread slices and frying until both sides are golden brown. Soak each fried bread slice in sugar syrup to absorb sweetness.
  4. Assemble & Serve: On a serving plate, layer some rabri at the bottom, arrange the soaked bread on top, and add more rabri. Garnish with chopped nuts and drizzle with extra syrup if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm or chilled. Enjoy fresh, as it may lose texture over time. Perfect for festive occasions like Diwali.

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