Shahi Tukda Recipe

Shahi Tukda, also known as Double Ka Meetha, is a popular Indian dessert that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. It is a rich and decadent dish made with fried bread soaked in sweetened milk and saffron. The bread is then topped with a creamy and flavorful custard. Shahi Tukda is a perfect dessert for any occasion, whether it is a special celebration or a casual get-together.

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron strands
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (pistachios, almonds, cashews)
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
• 8 slices of bread

Directions

1. Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron strands to the milk.
3. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
4. Bring the milk to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Remove the pan from the heat and let the milk cool slightly.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and chopped nuts.
7. Add the cream mixture to the cooled milk and stir until combined.
8. Heat the ghee in a skillet over medium heat.
9. Fry the bread slices in the ghee until golden brown on both sides.
10. Arrange the fried bread slices in a serving dish.
11. Pour the milk and cream mixture over the bread slices.
12. Sprinkle with raisins.
13. Serve warm or chilled.
14. Tips:
15. You can use any type of bread for this recipe.
16. If you don't have saffron, you can use a pinch of yellow food coloring.
17. You can also add other ingredients to the milk and cream mixture, such as chopped dates or figs.