Shahi Tukra (Indian Bread Pudding)
Hyderabadi Dessert
A rich, indulgent Indian bread pudding soaked in fragrant saffron-infused milk and topped with toasted nuts - a luxurious dessert perfect for celebrations.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
oil (for deep frying)
946 ml
white bread (crusts removed, cut into 4 squares)
8 slice
cashews
30 g
sliced almonds
30 g
pistachio nuts
20 g
whole milk
300 ml
evaporated milk
75 ml
white sugar
150 g
ground cardamom
2 g
saffron (pinch)
0.1 g
Instructions
Fry the bread and nuts
Heat oil to 175°C and fry bread slices until deep golden brown, then drain. Fry cashews, almonds, and pistachios until golden brown, then chop roughly.
Prepare the milk mixture
Boil milk until volume reduces by half, then add evaporated milk, sugar, cardamom, and saffron. Simmer 5-10 minutes until thickened, then cool completely.
Assemble and chill
Arrange fried bread in a single layer in shallow dish. Pour cooled milk mixture evenly over bread. Scatter chopped nuts on top. Chill in refrigerator 1-2 hours until completely cold.
Original recipe
Storage
Best eaten chilled. Can be prepared ahead and stored covered in refrigerator
Notes
• Recipe can be easily multiplied for large dinner parties
• Best served chilled for optimal texture and flavor
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