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Shahi Tukray (Royal Bread Dessert)
Serves 6 · Total 40 min · Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min
Slices of bread fried until golden in ghee, soaked in a light sugar syrup and topped with thickened, cardamom-scented milk, saffron and chopped nuts. A quick dessert for Eid, dawats and Ramadan, served warm or cold.
Quick answer: 40 min in total · serves 6 · main ingredients: Bread, Milk, Sugar, Clarified butter · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 8 pc 8 pc Bread, slices, crusts removed, cut into triangles
- 1 l 4 cup Milk
- 150 g 0.75 cup Sugar
- 150 g 0.65 cup Clarified butter
- 5 pc 5 pc Cardamom
- 1 pinch 1 pinch Saffron (Optional)
- 50 g 0.4 cup Dry fruits, almonds and pistachios, chopped (Optional)
Steps
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- Boil the milk with half the cardamom and simmer on medium-low heat, stirring often, until reduced to about half, around 35 minutes. Stir in 4 tablespoons of the sugar (keep the rest for the syrup) and the saffron.⏱ Reducing milk · 35 min
- Make the syrup: boil the remaining sugar with 1 cup (240 ml) water and the rest of the cardamom for 5 minutes, then keep it warm.⏱ Making syrup · 5 min
- Heat the ghee in a wide pan and fry the bread triangles in batches for about 2 minutes per side until crisp and golden. Drain on paper.⏱ Frying bread · 8 min
- Dip each fried piece in the warm syrup for 5 seconds and arrange on a serving dish in a single layer.
- Pour the thickened milk evenly over the bread and scatter the chopped nuts on top.
- Rest for 15 minutes so the bread absorbs the milk, then serve warm or chill for 1 hour.⏱ Resting · 15 min
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Shahi Tukray (Royal Bread Dessert) take?
40 minutes in total: about 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking.
Is Shahi Tukray (Royal Bread Dessert) hard to make?
Degchi rates it easy. The method has 6 steps, and 4 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Shahi Tukray (Royal Bread Dessert) serve?
This recipe serves 6. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Shahi Tukray (Royal Bread Dessert) halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Shahi Tukray (Royal Bread Dessert)?
Spice-box items: cardamom. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: milk, clarified butter. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: bread, sugar.
Any tips for making Shahi Tukray (Royal Bread Dessert)?
Day-old bread fries crisper and holds its shape better than fresh bread. Keep leftovers refrigerated and eat within 2 days.
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