Ingredients:

• 4 slices of white bread (preferably thick)
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups full-fat milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
• 10-12 cashews, chopped
• 10-12 almonds, chopped
• 10-12 pistachios, chopped
• 1 tablespoon rose water or kewra water (optional, for aroma)
• A few strands of saffron (optional)
• 1 tablespoon golden raisins (optional)

Instructions:

1. Frying the Bread:
   • Cut the bread slices into halves or quarters (triangular or square shapes).
   • Heat ghee in a frying pan over medium heat.
   • Fry the bread slices until they are golden brown and crisp. Remove them and set aside on a paper towel to drain excess ghee.
2. Preparing the Milk Syrup:
   • In a separate pan, add the milk and water. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
   • Add the sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron strands (if using). Stir and cook until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly.
   • Add rose water or kewra water for extra fragrance (optional). Let it cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Assembling Shahi Tukda:
   • Place the fried bread slices in a serving dish.
   • Pour the milk syrup over the bread pieces so they soak up the liquid. Allow the bread to absorb the syrup for 5-10 minutes.
4. Garnishing:
   • Heat a little ghee in a small pan and fry the chopped nuts (cashews, almonds, pistachios) and raisins until golden.
   • Pour the fried nuts and raisins on top of the soaked bread.
5. Serving:
   • Serve the Shahi Tukda warm or chilled, garnished with the fried nuts and raisins.

Enjoy the rich, creamy, and flavorful Shahi Tukda!

Shahi Tukada

Rating: 4/5

Preparation Time: 15 m
Cooking Time: 20 m
Total Time: 35 m