Shahi Tukra

 

Here's a basic recipe for Shahi Tukda:

Ingredients:

• For the Rabri (thickened milk):
• 4 cups of whole milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• A pinch of saffron strands (soaked in warm milk)
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• A few slivers of almonds and pistachios for garnish
• For the Shahi Tukda:
• 4-6 slices of bread (white or brown)
• Ghee (clarified butter) for frying
• Sugar syrup (made from 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water)
• Chopped nuts for garnish (almonds, pistachios, cashews)

Instructions:

Start by preparing the rabri:

• In a heavy-bottomed pan, bring 4 cups of milk to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low and let the milk simmer, stirring frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
• Add the saffron-infused milk and cardamom powder, and continue simmering until the milk thickens and reduces to about half its original quantity.
• Add sugar and cook for a few more minutes until the sugar dissolves completely. Your rabri should be thick and creamy. Set it aside to cool.

Prepare the bread slices:

• Trim the edges of the bread slices and cut them into triangles or desired shapes.
• Heat ghee in a pan and fry the bread slices until they turn golden brown and crisp on both sides. Remove them from the pan and place them on a paper towel to remove excess ghee.

Assemble the Shahi Tukda:

• Dip the fried bread slices in sugar syrup for a few seconds to absorb some sweetness.
• Place the soaked bread slices on a serving plate.
• Pour the prepared rabri generously over the bread slices.
• Garnish with slivered almonds, pistachios, and cashews.
• Let the Shahi Tukda chill in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
• Shahi Tukda is a delightful dessert that combines the creamy richness of rabri with the crispy texture of fried bread. It's often served at special occasions and festivals in India. Enjoy!