SHAHI TUKRI (SWEET FRIED BREAD)

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An easy dessert made with bread and sugar syrup.

Provided by Swati

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 2h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 quart cooking oil
5 slices white bread, quartered
1 cup water
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
2 tablespoons cream
2 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fry bread pieces in batches till deep golden brown. Set aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
  • Stir the water and sugar together in a small pan; bring to a boil. Stir the cardamom into the water, reduce the heat to low, and simmer another 2 to 3 minutes. Dip the fried bread pieces in the liquid for 2 to 3 minutes. Arrange the bread in a single layer in a flat-bottomed serving dish.
  • Drizzle the cream over the bread pieces, and top with the pistachio nuts. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 93.8 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

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