Shahi Tukda Recipe: Make Hyderabadi Shahi Tukda In Just 15 Minutes

Name: Shahi Tukda Recipe| Shahi Tukra Recipe| Double Ka Meetha Easy Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: For The Rabdi:, 1 litre milk, 2 tablespoons custard powder, ¼ cup of sugar, ¼ teaspoon of cardamom powder, For The Bread:, ½ cup of sugar, 1 litre of water, Pinch of saffron, 5 bread slices, For The Garnish:, 2 tablespoons of almonds, 2 tblespoons of cashews, 2 tablespoons of tutti frutti

Hyderabadi favourite, Shahi Tukda is a staple in both the streets and restaurants of the city. Here’s a step-by-step guide to easily making this delicious dessert in 15 minutes.

Shivangi Sarkar

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Updated:- 2024-04-19, 17:06 IST

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Apart from biriyani and kebabs, Mughlai cuisine is well-known for its delicious dessert, Shahi Tukda. Also known as Shahi Tukra or Double Ka Meetha, it is a staple in both the streets and restaurants of Hyderabad. It's a challenging dish to prepare, but we have an easy 15-minute recipe for you when you crave this sweet treat.

Keep reading to learn more about the quick 15-minute Shahi Tukda recipe.

What Is Shahi Tukda Or Shahi Tukra Or Double Ka Meetha?

Originating from Hyderabad, Shahi Tukra was a favourite dessert of Mughal emperors. It is popularly consumed during the holy month of Ramadan. Today, it remains a beloved item during Eid-ul-Fitr, a celebration that marks the end of Ramadan in South Asia.

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How To Make Shahi Tukda?

Here’s a step-by-step guide to easily making this Hyderabadi favourite dessert, Shahi Tukda, in just 15 minutes.

For The Rabdi:

To make the rabdi, add milk to a pan then add custard powder. Combine the two well, and make sure there are no lumps.
Once it is mixed properly, add it to a pan over medium heat and stir continuously.
Next, add sugar and cardamom powder. Mix the milk thoroughly and slowly bring it to a boil.
Boil the milk till it thickens slightly, and voila! The Rabdi is ready.
Take it off the heat and let the Rabdi cool completely.

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For Shahi Tukda:

Add sugar, water, and a pinch of fragrant saffron to a pan over medium heat.
Stir the mixture till the sugar dissolves. Boil the mixture for 5 minutes until you achieve a sticky consistency. You can check the consistency of the sugar syrup by dipping a spatula in the syrup. Once you’ve achieved the perfect consistency, your sugar syrup is ready. Keep it aside and let it cool.
Take 5 bread slices and cut them into triangles.
Heat oil and fry the slices of bread on medium heat. Stir continuously while you are frying.
Flip the slices while frying to ensure all sides are fried.
Once the bread slices are crisp and golden brown, take them out of the pan and drain the excess oil.
Dip the slices in the sugar syrup and coat them generously. Make sure to soak the slices for 2 minutes.
Add the sugar-coated bread to the cool Rabdi. Garnish your Shahi Tukda with some chopped almonds, cashews, and tutti frutti.

Enjoy!

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Here’s a step-by-step guide to easily making the Hyderabi favourite dessert, Shahi Tukda in just 15 minutes.

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Vegetarian Recipe

Total Time: 15 min

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Servings: 5

Level: Medium

Course: Desserts

Calories: 500

Cuisine: Indian

Author: Shivangi Sarkar

Ingredients

For The Rabdi:
1 litre milk
2 tablespoons custard powder
¼ cup of sugar
¼ teaspoon of cardamom powder
For The Bread:
½ cup of sugar
1 litre of water
Pinch of saffron
5 bread slices
For The Garnish:
2 tablespoons of almonds
2 tblespoons of cashews
2 tablespoons of tutti frutti

Step

Step 1:
Add milk and custard powder to a pan and combine them well. Make sure there are no lumps.
Step 2:
Add it to a pan over medium heat and stir continuously.
Step 3:
Add sugar and cardamom powder to the milk and slowly bring it to a boil. Boil it till it slightly thickens.
Step 4:
Next, take the Rabdi off the heat and let it cool completely.
Step 5:
Next, add sugar, water, and a pinch of fragrant saffron to a pan over medium heat.
Step 6:
Mix it thoroughly and boil it for 5 minutes till you achieve a sticky mixture.
Step 7:
Next, cut 5 slices of bed into triangles.
Step 8:
Fry the slices of bread on medium heat till they are golden brown and crispy.
Step 9:
Soak the fried slices of bread in the sugar syrup for 2 minutes.
Step 10:
Dip the sugar-coated bread slices in the rabdi and garnish with chopped almonds, cashews, and tutti frutti.