How to make shahi tukry. How to make tasty shahi tukry.

A conventional milky cardamom scented pakistani dessert, this no muss no fuss model of shahi tukray was one among my grandmother's trademark recipes. it comes together fast, but tastes like a labour of affection.

A personal note:

It has taken me forever to put in writing this recipe. i have had it for years now, but you notice, earlier than i got here to love kheer or maybe chanay ki daal ka halwa i cherished shahi tukray. i loved them most effective the manner my nani (grandmother) made them - mild, sensitive, satisfying. my teenage self could gleefully consume copious amount tons to my nani's enjoyment. she handed away in 2019 after being unwell for a long time and that i couldn't bring myself to write this recipe right here. then, as i had it at one aunts house, and then every other's, i slowly started out to locate joy in it again, and desired to share that pleasure with you too.


What are shahi tukray?

Shahi tukray (shahi=royal, tukray=pieces) or shahi tukda is a rather fancy call for a dessert this is fried bread soaked in flavored milk. there are many Variations of it. Famous iterations encompass. Fried bread which has a thicker milk (rabri) poured over it, often with more khoya (milk solids).Handi ke shahi tukray (this model) - in which your bread is fried and simmered in a barely thinner milk base than the above and left to soak it in.


How do these Handi ke shahi tukray taste?

The milk base for those isSweet with notes of cardamom and saffron. as soon as the bread is brought to it, the bread becomes fluffier, greater delicate, and airy, soaking up all that flavor. a touch trace of salt balances that sweetness and creates a dessert that is clearly unique.

Ingredients in shahi tukray:

One in every of my preferred things approximately shahi tukray is how pantry friendly it's miles. all it takes is a handful of on hand components to whip them up.

1.Milk (whole milk please!)

2.Condensed milk (sweetened) - for richness

3.Cardamom pods - for that necessary pakistani dessert flavour

4.Saffron - for additonal flavour and oomph

5.Salt - for stability

6.White bread - stale is outstanding, brioche is lovely here too!

7.Nuts and saffron for garnishing


A way to make shahi tukda:

Okay oldsters let's do it. on account that this recipe is so straightforward to make i am going to proportion a few bonus guidelines okay? additionally, i reduce triangles, however smaller rectangles or squares are easier to manage!

How to make shahi tukda:

1.K folks allow's do it. for the reason that this recipe is so honest to make i am going to proportion a few bonus pointers ok? also, i cut triangles, but smaller rectangles or squares are less difficult to manage!

2.Now fry your bread until fantastically golden brown on each sides. you may use ghee or oil (i use oil), but word it'll soak up a fair bit of oil.

3.Now add your shahi tukray milk combination substances except the condensed milk to a wide bottomed pot. deliver the milk blend to a boil, simmer for 5-7 minutes to thicken, after which add on your condensed milk. stir nicely and maintain at a mild simmer.

4.Now add your fried bread pieces carefully on your pot (they will amplify as they soak up the liquid). the slices will get extraordinarily soft (and tasty) as they do so so do be careful when transferring them to a dish!

5.Pals, i understand the correct manner to use saffron, to extract it's maximum flavour, is to grind it, after which allow it bloom in warm water or milk. i did that final time i shot this dish and it regarded so in contrast to what i grew up with that i in no way used those pix. experience unfastened to do it the best way and please forgive this nostalgia driven blogger for her sentimentality.


Instructions:

1.Dispose of the edges of your bread and slice into uniform portions - i halved into triangles. you can use one piece of bread as a template for the others for even slices.

2.Integrate all the milk mix components except the condensed milk in a extensive bottomed pot and for five-7 mins till slightly thickened. (note: this is for handi fashion, for a thicker base you could reduce the milk for some other 5 mins)

3.Stir in your condensed milk. you could want to use a bit much less if you are thickening the milk greater.

4.Fry your breads portions in oil (my desire) or ghee in batches till golden brown.

5.Upload your bread slices into the milky base and permit it simmer for a few minutes to assist the bread absorb the flavor.

6.For easier plating do not leave your bread in too long because it will become tough to switch. in case you are making it earlier then you may also area the fried bread in your dish and gently pour over the milk. the bread will take in the milk blend because it cools.

7.Refrigerate till geared up to serve. garnish with nuts and Saffron.


Notes:

I've written the commands in segments - milk and bread. to make this dish quickly you may deliver the milk mix to a simmer on one burner and while it simmers fry up your bread on another burner. this protects plenty of time and enables the dish come together in approximately 15 minutes.

But you slice your bread is up to you - i halved it into triangles, however smaller triangles or squares or rectangles work too!