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

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.

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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.

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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  • Total Time :15 min
  • Preparation Time : 5 min
  • Cooking Time : 10 min
  • Servings : 5
  • Cooking 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.