Soft & Sweet Shahi Tukra (Shahi Tukray), a Mughal-inspired dessert, features deep-fried bread slices soaked in a rich, creamy milk mixture. It's often compared to a type of bread pudding.
WHAT IS SHAHI TUKRA?
Soft & Sweet Shahi Tukra (Shahi Tukray), has its roots in Mughal cuisine, originating in both India and Pakistan. These delious triangular treats are deep-fried and then immersed in steaming half and half (a creamy milk mixture) until the milk transforms into a custard-like consistency.
Shahi Tukra, a cherished dessert in Indian/Pakistani recipes, is often compared to bread pudding. This rich and flavorful treat is perfect for impressing your guests with its indulgent taste.
This Pakistani/Indian dessert is a cherished family recipe passed down through generations. Vaquas loves it so much that my mom makes it every time he visits my parents.
WHY MAKE SHAHI TUKRA?
It has a wonderfully rich flavor and is a treasured family secret, much like our Anda ka Halwa and Zarda. This recipe has been passed down through generations in our family. Unlike the common versions found online, our Shahi Tukra recipe is truly one-of-a-kind and has a notably rich consistency.
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF SHAHI TUKRA?
Shahi Tukra is the singular form in Urdu, while Shahi Tukray is the plural. The word "shahi" means "royal," and "tukra" translates to "piece." Together, the name of this Pakistani dessert means "Royal Piece" or "Royal Pieces."
INGREDIENTS YOU'LL NEED!
- Half and Half - This is a mixture of whole milk and heavy cream, creating a rich, thick texture that's perfect for making Shahi Tukray.
- Bread - Use any high-quality white bread for this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE SHAHI TUKRA?
Whisk the eggs.
Cut the corners.
Apply the eggs mixture on the bread.
Oil and heat it up.
Deep fry the bread.
Turn it over.
Take breads out.
Add half n half.
Next add sugar.
Add food coloring.
Mix well.
Add the deep fried breads.
Next add Kewra, saffron, and let the milk thickens.
Take out.
Garnish and enjoy!
HOW TO STORE SHAHI TUKRA?
Although I recommend against freezing this dish, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. Just keep it in an airtight container or tightly wrap the plate or dish in cling wrap to maintain its quality.
WHICH BREAD TO BUY FOR THIS RECIPE?
Choose a high-quality white bread with crisp, pointed corners, and make sure it is fresh, free from any signs of staleness.
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Soft & Sweet Shahi Tukra (Shahi Tukray)
Ingredients
- 32 ounces half n half
- 2 eggs whipped
- 6 bread slices
- 6 cups vegetable oil
- 2½ cups sugar
- ½ tsp orange food coloring
- 1 pinch of saffron
- ¼ tsp kewra
Garnish
- dried rose petals
- pistachios
- edible genuine silver loose leaf warq
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs in a bowl.
- Cut the corners of the white bread.
- Cut the bread in diagonal so you would get 2 triangle pieces from each bread. (optional)
- Apply the egg mixture on the bread with a brush on all sides.
- Add oil to a medium size pan, on medium heat, and let it heat up.
- Next add the egg brushed bread to the hot oil.
- Deep fry it on both sides.
- Do that to all the slices of bread.
- Turn off the stove.
- Now add half n half to a medium size pot, on medium heat, bring it to simmer.
- Add sugar and mix well.
- Now add orange food coloring.
- Mix well.
- Now your mixture will turn yellow.
- Let it cook for 5 minutes.
- Then starting adding the bread slices in the half n half mixture and let it cook.
- Turn the stove to medium-low
- Keep flipping the bread every 5 min or so it get soaked in half n half mixture well.
- After about 10 minutes add the Saffron and Kewra.
- Mix gently so your bread won't break.
- Once the mixture thickens as you can see in the video.
- Dish out the shahi tukray.
- Garnish with fresh pistachios, dried rose petals, and edible genuine silver loose leaf.
- Cling wrap or air-tight the dish and place it in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
- Enjoy!
Attiya Haque says
I tried these shahi tukrays , they were really amazingly soft and rich at the same time! I will be making these again and again especially for our aftaar (breaking fast meal) in Ramadan inshaAllah
Sarah Mirza says
Thank you so much <3