Shahi Tukray - A Royal Indian Bread Pudding

Shahi Tukray is a rich and decadent Indian bread pudding delicacy made with bread slices soaked in a creamy saffron-infused milk mixture, garnished with nuts, and served hot or cold. This dessert is a favorite during festivals and special occasions. Follow this recipe to recreate the royal flavors of Shahi Tukray in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

• 6 slices of white bread
• 2 cups of milk
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of saffron strands
• 2 tablespoons of ghee (clarified butter)
• 1/4 cup of chopped nuts (cashews, almonds, pistachios)
• 1 tablespoon of raisins
• 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of rose water

Directions

1. In a small bowl, soak saffron strands in 1 tablespoon of warm milk for 10 minutes.
2. In a saucepan, heat the remaining milk over medium heat and bring it to a boil.
3. Reduce the heat to low and add the soaked saffron strands, sugar, cardamom powder, and rose water. Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely.
4. Remove the crusts from the bread slices and cut them into triangles or squares.
5. Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat and fry the bread slices until they turn golden brown on both sides. Set them aside.
6. In the same pan, add chopped nuts and raisins. Sauté them until they become slightly golden.
7. Pour the saffron-infused milk mixture over the fried bread slices. Allow the bread to absorb the milk for a few minutes.
8. Garnish the Shahi Tukray with the sautéed nuts and raisins.
9. Serve the Shahi Tukray hot or refrigerate for a few hours and serve chilled.
10. Enjoy the rich and delicious Shahi Tukray!

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