Royal Bread Pudding (shahi Tukda)
Royal Bread Pudding, also known as Shahi Tukda, is a decadent Mughlai dessert that is fit for royalty. This rich and indulgent dish is made with bread, milk, sugar, and flavored with cardamom and saffron. It's a perfect way to end a lavish meal.
Ingredients
- 6 slices of bread
- 4 cups of whole milk
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- A pinch of saffron strands
- 2 tablespoons of ghee (clarified butter)
- Silvered almonds and pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- In a deep pan, bring the milk to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron to the milk, and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Cut the bread slices into triangles and fry them in ghee until golden brown.
- Arrange the fried bread in a serving dish and pour the thickened milk over it.
- Garnish with silvered almonds and pistachios.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 45 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 8g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Deep pan Serving dish
Tools
Stove Frying pan
Serving suggestions
Serve the Royal Bread Pudding chilled for the best experience.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can also add a few drops of rose water to the milk mixture.
Cost
$10