Lucknowi Shahi Tukda (लखनवी शाही टुकड़ा)

लखनवी शाही टुकड़ा (Lucknowi Shahi Tukda) is a delicious and rich dessert from the Uttar Pradesh Cuisine. It is a popular sweet dish made with bread, ghee, sugar syrup, and flavored with cardamom and saffron.

Vegetarian Dessert Uttar Pradesh Indian Dessert Traditional Festive
Lucknowi Shahi Tukda (लखनवी शाही टुकड़ा)

Ingredients

  • 6 slices of bread
  • 1 cup ghee for frying
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • A pinch of saffron strands
  • 2 tbsp chopped nuts for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut the bread slices into triangles or any desired shape.
  2. Heat ghee in a pan and fry the bread slices until they turn golden brown. Drain excess ghee and set aside.
  3. In a separate pan, prepare sugar syrup by boiling sugar and water until it reaches a one-string consistency.
  4. Add cardamom powder and saffron strands to the sugar syrup.
  5. Dip the fried bread slices in the sugar syrup, ensuring they are coated well.
  6. Arrange the soaked bread slices on a serving plate and garnish with chopped nuts.
  7. Serve the Lucknowi Shahi Tukda warm or chilled.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
40g
Fat
15g
Protein
5g

Supplies

Frying pan Saucepan Serving plate

Tools

Knife Spatula Measuring cup

Serving suggestions

Serve Lucknowi Shahi Tukda with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful combination.

Tips & tricks

Make sure to fry the bread slices until they are crisp and golden for the perfect texture of the dessert.

Cost

$5