SHAHI TUKRA (INDIAN BREAD PUDDING)

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This is a very famous Hyderabadi dish and is a very simple, but rich dessert. It is great for a large dinner party as the recipe can be easily multiplied to make more. It is best eaten chilled. If available, you can add a few drops of Kewra essence to the milk mixture once it has cooled.

Provided by SUSMITA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 2h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 quart oil for deep frying
8 slices white bread, crusts removed and cut into 4 squares
¼ cup cashews
¼ cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons pistachio nuts
1 ¼ cups whole milk
5 tablespoons evaporated milk
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 pinch saffron

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the bread slices in the hot oil until deep, golden brown; drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Fry the cashews, almonds, and pistachio nuts in the hot oil until golden brown; remove from oil and set aside to cool. Chop roughly.
  • Bring the milk to a gentle boil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-low heat; continue boiling until the volume of milk reduces by about half. Pour the evaporated milk into the pan and add the sugar, cardamom, and saffron; simmer together 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
  • Arrange the fried bread pieces in a shallow dish large enough to allow them to be laid in a single layer. Evenly pour the milk mixture over the bread. Scatter the chopped nuts over the bread. Chill in refrigerator until completely cold, 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 233.2 mg, Sugar 23.1 g

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