Shahi Tukda Recipe 🍽️

Ingredients:

For Shahi Tukda:

• 6 slices of bread 🍞
• 1 cup milk 🥛
• 1/2 cup sugar 🍬
• 4-5 saffron strands, soaked in warm milk 🌼
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder 🌿
• Ghee or oil, for frying 🍳
• Chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios), for garnishing 🥜
• Dried rose petals, for garnishing 🌹

For Rabri (Optional):

• 2 cups whole milk 🥛
• 2 tablespoons sugar 🍬
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder 🌿
• Chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios), for garnishing 🥜

Instructions:

For Shahi Tukda:

1. Trim the edges of the bread slices and cut them into triangles or squares.
2. Heat ghee or oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
3. Fry the bread slices until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides. Drain excess oil on paper towels and set aside.
4. In a separate saucepan, heat milk over medium heat. Add sugar, soaked saffron strands, and cardamom powder.
5. Let the milk simmer until it thickens slightly and reduces to a creamy consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
6. Once the milk mixture has thickened, remove it from the heat.
7. Dip the fried bread slices into the prepared saffron milk mixture, ensuring they are well-coated. Let them soak for a few minutes.
8. Arrange the soaked bread slices on a serving platter.

For Rabri (Optional):

1. In a separate saucepan, heat whole milk over medium heat.
2. Add sugar and cardamom powder to the milk and stir well.
3. Let the milk simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and reduces to half its original volume.
4. Once the milk has thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.
5. Pour the prepared rabri over the arranged Shahi Tukda slices.

Garnish:

1. Garnish the Shahi Tukda with chopped nuts, such as almonds and pistachios, and dried rose petals for an elegant touch.

Serve the decadent Shahi Tukda warm or chilled, and enjoy the luxurious flavors of this classic Indian dessert! 🌹🍯🥜