Easy Bread Shahi Tukra Recipe Anyone Can Make

Shahi Tukra, a regal dessert straight from the royal kitchens of the Mughals, is celebrated for its rich and decadent flavors. This delightful dish combines simple ingredients like bread and milk to create a luxurious treat that's perfumed with cardamom and adorned with the subtle elegance of saffron. Perfect for festive occasions or as a sumptuous finish to any meal, Shahi Tukra is not just a dessert; it's an experience of indulgence that transcends time.t

Ingredients:

• 6 slices of bread

• 2 cups of water

• ½ cup + 2 tablespoons sugar, divided

• 2 cups of milk

• ½ cup milk powder

• ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder

• Ghee for frying

• A few drops of lemon juice

• A pinch of saffron (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Bread:

   • Cut the bread slices into bite-sized cubes.

2. Fry the Bread:

   • Heat ghee in a deep pan. Deep-fry the bread cubes until golden brown and crisp. Remove and set aside on a paper towel to drain excess ghee.

3. Make the Sugar Syrup:

   • In a large pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add ½ cup sugar and stir until fully dissolved. Add a few drops of lemon juice to prevent crystallization.

4. Soak the Bread:

   • Dip the fried bread cubes into the sugar syrup for no more than 5 seconds to slightly soften them, then immediately remove and set aside.

5. Prepare the Milk Mixture:

   • In a separate pan, combine milk, 2 tablespoons of sugar, milk powder, and saffron (if using). Stir continuously over medium heat until the milk thickens slightly.

6. Add Flavors:

   • Stir in the cardamom powder into the thickened milk mixture.

7. Assemble the Shahi Tukra:

   • Place the soaked bread cubes in a serving dish. Pour the warm, thickened milk mixture over the bread ensuring they are well coated.

8. Serve:

   • Serve warm or chilled, garnished with nuts or dried fruits if desired. Enjoy this luscious dessert that's fit for royalty!

   
   

Shahi Tukra is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated and relished chilled for a different twist on this classic dessert.