Shahi Tukda

                                                           

                          Shahi Tukda

Shahi Tukda is a delicious and indulgent Indian dessert that is made with fried bread, soaked in sweet saffron syrup, and topped with creamy rabri or thickened milk. Here's a simple recipe to make Shahi Tukda at home:

Ingredients:

• 6 slices of bread
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• A pinch of saffron strands
• 1 tsp cardamom powder
• 1 cup oil for frying
• Chopped nuts (almonds and pistachios) for garnishing

For Rabri:

• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder

Instructions:

1.     In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 4 cups of milk on low heat until it reduces to half the quantity. Add sugar and cardamom powder and mix well. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the milk thickens to a rabri-like consistency. Keep aside.

2.     Cut the bread slices into small triangles. Heat oil in a frying pan and deep fry the bread slices until they turn golden brown. Drain on paper towels and keep aside.

3.     In a separate pan, add 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar. Heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Add a pinch of saffron strands and cardamom powder and stir well.

4.     Dip the fried bread slices in the sugar syrup and let them soak for a minute or two. Remove them from the syrup and arrange them on a serving plate.

5.     Pour the prepared rabri over the soaked bread slices, making sure to cover them completely.

6.     Garnish with chopped nuts (almonds and pistachios) and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until the rabri sets and the shahi tukda is chilled.

7.     Serve chilled and enjoy the rich and indulgent Shahi Tukda!